Huawei P30 lite New Edition vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei P30 lite New Edition (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 336,905); the Huawei P30 lite New Edition is noticeably lighter (152g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P30 lite New Edition better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 235g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 lite New Edition vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 lite New Edition (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 lite New Edition (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 lite New Edition (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 lite New Edition (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 lite New Edition | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2312 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.9×72.7×7.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2312
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 lite New Edition and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei P30 lite New Edition by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei P30 lite New Edition
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 lite New Edition (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 lite New Edition (82/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 lite New Edition (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 lite New Edition (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 lite New Edition or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 lite New Edition by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 lite New Edition and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei P30 lite New Edition has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 lite New Edition or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 lite New Edition or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 lite New Edition 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.