Huawei Mate 30 vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $800 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Mate 30 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 27W
- Lighter: 191g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $800
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 4/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. Xiaomi 17 was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (87/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 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.