Huawei Mate 50E vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate 50E (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4460); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50E
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Mate 50E better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 201g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50E vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50E | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50E
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50E and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Mate 50E by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 50E
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (81/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50E and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate 50E has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50E over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.