Huawei P30 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-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 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Huawei P30 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Huawei P30 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). 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). Value score: Huawei P30 Pro — 8/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei P30 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | 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 | $999 | $799 |
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei P30 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei P30 Pro by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei P30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 Pro 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 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei P30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. 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.