Huawei Pura X View vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura X View (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1050 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 62/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,322,921); the Huawei Pura X View is noticeably lighter (201g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X View
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 235g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1322921
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1050
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X View vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X View — 34/100, 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 X View (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X View | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1322921 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2232 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X View and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura X View by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $64. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $64 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X View are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (100/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (92/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X View or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X View and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura X View has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X View or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X View or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X View over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura X View 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.