Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,324,913); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 149).
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (41/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $999 |
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (92/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (82/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (43/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (41/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.