Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 52 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 40E Pro better?
- Better main camera: 52MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 212g vs 219g
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 40E Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Oled | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1344x2772 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 52 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- Main: 52MP
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 6.9" Oled
- Resolution: 1344x2772
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 40E Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 40E Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 40E Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.