Huawei P30 Pro New Edition vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei P30 Pro New Edition better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 Pro New Edition | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei P30 Pro New Edition by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition over the 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.