Huawei P50 Pocket vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1410 and $799. 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 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1410
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket 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 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (69/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $611. Xiaomi 17 Max was $611 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (90/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (69/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei P50 Pocket 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.