Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1520 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,107,301); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1520
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (95/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10070 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Pura X Max by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $695. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $695 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (95/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (81/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.