Huawei P50 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4360); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,141,829).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4360 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei P50 Pro by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (84/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.