Huawei Mate 90 vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $895 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,582,664); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Mate 90 better?
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1582664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $895
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 90 — 60/100, 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 90 (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1582664 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2832 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $895 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 90 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Mate 90 by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $186. Xiaomi 17 was $186 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (95/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate 90 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate 90 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.