Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,084,779).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2084779
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $799 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 43.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (88/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (41/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.