Huawei Mate 80 vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5750); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5750 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Xiaomi 17 was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.