Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17T is faster in AnTuTu (2,173,332 vs 1,811,490); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2173332 vs 1811490
- Lighter: 185g vs 222g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 222 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 17T by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.