Huawei P50 Pocket vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1410 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,119,714); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't.
Huawei P50 Pocket
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1410
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 8/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $709 |
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $701. Xiaomi 17 was $701 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (87/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.