Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 1,007,140); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3481
- Lighter: 207g vs 230g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 5700 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.