Huawei Mate 60 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate 60 (2023) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,497,741).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 60
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 60 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1497741
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 60 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 60 — 34/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 60 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 60 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 60 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1497741 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 60
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 60
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 60
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 60 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate 60 by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (97/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 60 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 60 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 60 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 60 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 60 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 60 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 60 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 60 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 60 is a better fit for active users. 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.