Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 51/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 27W
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1099
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 Pro — 14/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1176 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.1×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $709 |
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1176
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $390. Xiaomi 17 was $390 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (87/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.