Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 32/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 435,710); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G better?
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 55 points higher (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (95/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD IPS | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (95/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G by 55 points (87/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Maimang 10 SE 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.