Huawei P50 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Better portability (71/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Huawei P50 by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Huawei P50 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (90/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (80/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.