Huawei P50 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 44/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4360); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,141,829); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 143); the Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 41
Design 56
Value for money 27
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
Value for money 41
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 17/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1141829
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4360 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Cheaper: $999 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 38 points higher (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (87/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).

Huawei P50 Pro: The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1141829 3593401
Geekbench Single 1488 3640
Geekbench Multi 3373 11033
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1228 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4360 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 143 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 226 g
Price $1199 $999
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
75
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1228
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 4360 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
41
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
44/100
1141829 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +68.2%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei P50 Pro by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50 Pro
$1199
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (87/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (72/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 75/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.