Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 90s 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 $1250 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-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 1,622,749).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 230g 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 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1250
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, 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 90s Pro Max (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s 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 90s Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | 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 | 230 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s 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 90s 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 90s Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $264. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $264 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s 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 90s Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s 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.