Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $880 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 231g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $986
- 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 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $106. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $106 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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.