Huawei Mate 50 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 35/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,425,446); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Huawei Mate 50
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1425446
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 14 points higher (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Huawei Mate 50 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (47/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $700 | — |
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Huawei Mate 50 by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Huawei Mate 50 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (70/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (47/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.