Huawei Pocket 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Pocket 2 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Pocket 2 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket 2
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Pocket 2 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pocket 2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pocket 2 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.0×75.5×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket 2
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pocket 2 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Pocket 2 by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pocket 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (97/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (90/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pocket 2 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pocket 2 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pocket 2 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.