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; estimated prices are $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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Performance 77
Display 81
Camera 55
Battery 72
Portability 58
Value for money 44
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
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: $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)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 44/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 44/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (84/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei Pura X Max: The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.
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
Price $1520 $825
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
55
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura X Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
70/100
2107301 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +41.0%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Pura X Max by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura X Max
$1520
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $695. Xiaomi 17 Pro is cheaper by $695.

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (84/100 vs 44/100).

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.