Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 470,805).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design better?
- Better display (100/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (87/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2880 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x2880
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
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 RS Porsche Design and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (100/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design (87/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.