Huawei P50 Pocket vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1410 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,119,714); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Huawei P50 Pocket
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1410
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (87/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (82/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (41/100 vs 13/100).
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1410 | $999 |
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $411. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $411.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (87/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (82/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (62/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (41/100 vs 13/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.