Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,902,468); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6300 mAh
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1902468
- Lighter: 192g vs 234g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (64/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer 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 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (95/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (64/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power 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.