Huawei P30 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $825
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 4/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei P30 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Huawei P30 was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.