Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (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 $1200 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,155,792).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 226g vs 235g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4500
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1200
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). 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 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 60/100, 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 Ultra (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1400 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 163 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | 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 | 226 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1200 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $214. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $214 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 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 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, 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.