Huawei Mate X5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5060); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,062,256); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably lighter (224g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 224g vs 243g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Mate X5 by 73.1% 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.