Huawei Pura X vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura X (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 63/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4720); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Pura X is noticeably lighter (193g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura X better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 235g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4720 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). 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 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2120 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4720 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 143.2×91.7×7.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X
- 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
- 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2120
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X
- 4720 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura X by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura X
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (100/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura X has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X 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 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 X over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura X 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.