Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $1520 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 68/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,469,638); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Xiaomi 12T Pro
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1469638
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1680
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1520
- Better camera (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 2 points higher (70/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 50/100; 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 Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1469638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4688 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 43.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $920. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $920 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Xiaomi 12T Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.