Huawei Pura 80 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-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 1,200,000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 219g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5170 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 — 34/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1200000 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 80 by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (89/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 is a better fit for active users. 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.