Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, 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 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Mate Xs 2 better?
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 255g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10162 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
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 Xs 2 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (81/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (87/100 vs 42/100).
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 Xs 2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 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.