Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $1299 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,324,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 62/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 52/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 72.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $454. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $454 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (87/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.