Huawei Mate X7 vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1730 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 236g).
Huawei Mate X7
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 71/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1730
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (86/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10162 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | $709 |
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $1021. Xiaomi 17 was $1021 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (95/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (86/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate X7 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.