Huawei P50 Pocket vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1410 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1410
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $518. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $518 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (83/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.