Huawei Mate 50 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4460); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,425,446); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 224g).
Huawei Mate 50
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 202g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $892
- Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 32/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (58/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $892 |
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Mate 50 by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $192. Huawei Mate 50 was $192 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (83/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (58/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.