Huawei Pura 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 70 Pro (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 66/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,156,120); the Huawei Pura 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (220g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 220g vs 235g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1156120
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Pro — 42/100, 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 Pura 70 Pro (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1156120 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 70 Pro by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $13. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $13 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro by 26 points (92/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 70 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.