Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 52 MP vs 50 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate 40E Pro

Performance —
Display 71
Camera 45
Battery 52
Portability 40
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Huawei Mate 40E Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 52MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 212g vs 226g

  • Overall rating 52/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (93/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 71/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate 40E Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3667711
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.9" Oled 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1344x2772 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 50W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 52 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 212 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate 40E Pro

  • Main: 52MP
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
45
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate 40E Pro

  • 6.9" Oled
  • Resolution: 1344x2772
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
71
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate 40E Pro

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
52
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate 40E Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (89/100 vs 71/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (93/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 40E Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 40E Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.