Huawei Mate 50E vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate 50E (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-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 783,606); the Huawei Mate 50E is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50E
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 50E better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- 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 (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50E vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50E | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50E
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50E and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate 50E by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 50E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (90/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50E and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 50E has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50E 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 50E or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50E over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.