Huawei Mate 70 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $780 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $780 vs $799
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 46/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 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 70 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 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 4.3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 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 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate 70 by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Huawei Mate 70 was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 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 70 (90/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (90/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 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.