Huawei Mate X7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1730 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X7
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Mate X7 better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1730
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate X7 — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 236 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $931. Xiaomi 17 Max was $931 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (97/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (90/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.