Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $880 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,617,928); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $880
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, 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.