Huawei Mate X5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5060); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,062,256); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 243g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 10070 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate X5 by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (84/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users. 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.