Huawei P20 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $986
- Better portability (73/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 0/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei P20 Pro by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $87. Huawei P20 Pro was $87 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (92/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.