Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17T
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $1050 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 2,026,828); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1555
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1050
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (74/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17T by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $601. Xiaomi 17T was $601 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (83/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (74/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 17T by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.