Huawei P30 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $799 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $986
- Better portability (84/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 4/100, 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 P30 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (84/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei P30 by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $187. Huawei P30 was $187 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (84/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 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.