Huawei Mate 50 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $700 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,425,446); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 219g).
Huawei Mate 50
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 202g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $700 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (47/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 202 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $700 | $799 |
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate 50 by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $99. Huawei Mate 50 is cheaper by $99.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (88/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (90/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (83/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (47/100 vs 26/100).
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 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.