Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $885 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5170); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,383,793); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1267
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4482
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5170 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $885
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Pro — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1267 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4482 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 234 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $885 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Pura 80 Pro by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $86. Xiaomi 17 Max was $86 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (97/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (90/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.