Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5700); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,725,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5700 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 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 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 56.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.