Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $885 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 70/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5170); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,383,793); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 234g).
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $885 vs $999
- Overall rating 70/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1267
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4482
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5170 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 234g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Pro — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1267 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4482 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.1×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $885 | $999 |
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 80 Pro by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $114. Huawei Pura 80 Pro was $114 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.