Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1600 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1600
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1600 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $775. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $775 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (95/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.