Huawei P50 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $700 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $986
- Better portability (71/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, 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 P50 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei P50 by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $286. Huawei P50 was $286 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. 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.