Huawei Mate X5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5060); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,062,256); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 219g vs 243g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate X5 by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (89/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.