Huawei P50 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $1199 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 67/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4360); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,141,829).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4360 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 25 points higher (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei P50 Pro by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $354. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $354 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (87/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro by 25 points (92/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.