Huawei P30 vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 191g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 4/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- 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 P30 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei P30 by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Xiaomi 17 was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (87/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.