Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,324,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17 Max was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.