Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $1350 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 78/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,395,526); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1395526
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1350
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 14 points higher (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 66/100, 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 Pura 80 Ultra (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (52/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1395526 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 175 | — | |
| 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 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei Pura 80 Ultra by 71.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $505. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $505 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (52/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.