Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 27W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 Pro — 14/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1176 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.1×8.8 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $999 |
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1176
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (90/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.