Huawei Mate 50 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Mate 50 (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 $700 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4460); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,425,446).
Huawei Mate 50
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $825
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 202g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 32/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $825 |
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate 50 by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $125. Huawei Mate 50 was $125 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. 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.