Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (2025) runs on the Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-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 faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,383,793); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 298g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate

Performance 68
Display 66
Camera 51
Battery 74
Portability 20
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate better?


  • Overall rating 62/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1383793
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 298g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).

Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate: The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Kirin 9020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1383793 3654776
Geekbench Single 1370 3639
Geekbench Multi 4446 11047
Display 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2232x3184 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 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 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1 (China) Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Weight 298 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
51
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate

  • 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2232x3184
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
74
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate Kirin 9020
62/100
1383793 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +62.1%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (97/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (90/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate 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.