Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,324,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1299
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $474. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $474 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (95/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (84/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.