Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Huawei Nova 15 Max. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 15 Max has better resolution of 2756 x 1272 than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max which has resolution of 2624 x 1208. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Huawei Nova 15 Max |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.84 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 99999 | Rs. 59990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 23, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is Rs. 99999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 07, 2026. The Expected cost of Huawei Nova 15 Max is Rs. 59990.
Huawei Nova 15 Max has screen size of 6.84 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Huawei Nova 15 Max has OLED Screen type. Huawei's phone has display density of 444 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 418 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.6% than Huawei's phone ~ 90.2%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Huawei Nova 15 Max's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Huawei Nova 15 Max's 50 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Huawei Nova 15 Max's 8 MP Front Camera.
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Huawei Nova 15 Max |
| General | ||
| Model | 18 pro max | CHZ-LX1 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 23, 2026 | May 07, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 163.4 x 8.4 mm | 78 x 163.3 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 235 g | 232 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red | Blush Gold, Lake Cyan, Golden Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1208 x 2624 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.84 inches, 1272 x 2756 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 418 PPI | ~ 444 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.6% | ~ 90.2% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Brightness | 4000 nits (peak) | 4000 nits (peak) |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Dual Display | 2.9 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 596 x 976 pixels, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Periscope Telephoto) 1/1.56", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser Af, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , Hdr, Panorama | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | HarmonyOS |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | EMUI 14.2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| CPU | 5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Fabrication Node | 2nm | |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8500 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery | 8500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 40W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 5W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 27W | |