Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1520 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 235g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1520
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura X Max by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $534. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $534 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. 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.