Huawei Mate X6 vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate X6 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, 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 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,383,793); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X6
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Mate X6 better?
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 239g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X6 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X6 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10162 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x2440 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×144.1×4.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X6
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2240x2440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X6
- 5200 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 X6 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Mate X6 by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (81/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (87/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X6 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X6 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X6 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate X6 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X6 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X6 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X6 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate X6 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.