Huawei Mate 70 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $780 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,383,793).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $780 vs $825
- Overall rating 66/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 203g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Huawei Mate 70 was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.