Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1520 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 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,107,301).
Huawei Pura X Max
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1520
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max 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 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (88/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1520 | $799 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Pura X Max by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $721. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $721.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (97/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (88/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max 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.