Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 17
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $1050 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 600,942).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1050
- Better portability (41/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 17, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 60/100, Redmi Note 17 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $185 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 17 by 249.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $865. Redmi Note 17 was $865 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (77/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 17?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.