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Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro

Compare Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: HiSilicon Kirin 9020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 6100mAh…

Huawei Huawei Mate 70 Pro official product image

Huawei

Huawei Mate 70 Pro

$1,049

1categories won

Xiaomi 16 Pro official product image

Xiaomi

16 Pro

$1,049

10categories won

6 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Mate 70 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 Battery16 Pro

16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 Gaming16 Pro

16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 Camera16 Pro

16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $1049.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs 16 Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro
SpecificationHuawei Mate 70 Pro16 Pro
Screen size
6.9"
6.73"
Resolution
1316 x 2832
1440 x 3200Winner
Pixel density
453 ppi
521 ppiWinner
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
2500 nits
3600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro
SpecificationHuawei Mate 70 Pro16 Pro
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 9020
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node
7 nm
—
AnTuTu score
1,280,000
—
Geekbench multi
4980
—
Maximum RAM
12 GB
24 GBWinner
Maximum storage
1TB
1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro
SpecificationHuawei Mate 70 Pro16 Pro
Main sensor
50 MP
50 MP
Rear cameras
3
3
Optical zoom
4x
5xWinner
Ultrawide
40 MP
50 MPWinner
Selfie camera
13 MP
32 MPWinner
Max video
4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps
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Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro
SpecificationHuawei Mate 70 Pro16 Pro
Capacity
5,500 mAh
6,100 mAhWinner
Wired charging
100 W
120 WWinner
Wireless charging
80 WWinner
50 W

Design

Design comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro
SpecificationHuawei Mate 70 Pro16 Pro
Weight
221 g
210 gWinner
Thickness
8.2 mm
8.1 mm
Water resistance
IP68 / IP69
IP68
Build
Basalt architecture, second-generation Kunlun Glass, brocade fiber back
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Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro
SpecificationHuawei Mate 70 Pro16 Pro
Operating system
HarmonyOS NEXT / 4.3
Android 17
OS updates
4 years
—
Security updates
5 years
—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Huawei Mate 70 Pro, Xiaomi 16 Pro
SpecificationHuawei Mate 70 Pro16 Pro
5G
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
—
Storage expansion
microSD
None
3.5mm jack
No
No
Launch price
$1,049
$1,049

Huawei Mate 70 Pro

The Huawei Mate 70 Pro represents Huawei's technological independence, debuting HarmonyOS NEXT and the new Kirin 9020 chipset. Featuring the groundbreaking Red Maple spectral imaging sensor, physical variable aperture f/1.4-f/4.0, 48MP macro periscope telephoto, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and satellite call support.

Display
6.9"
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 9020
Main camera
50MP
Battery
5,500mAh
Full Huawei Mate 70 Pro specifications →

Xiaomi 16 Pro

The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.

Display
6.73"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Main camera
50MP
Battery
6,100mAh
Full 16 Pro specifications →

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