Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 203g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 12490 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.