Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G: A Flagship Face-Off

Launched in different eras of the 5G rollout, the Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G represent distinct approaches to the premium smartphone experience. The Mate 30 RS, with its luxury branding and Kirin 990 5G chipset, aimed for exclusivity. The Mi 10 Pro, leveraging the Snapdragon 865, focused on delivering cutting-edge technology at a more competitive price point. This comparison dissects their strengths and weaknesses to determine which device holds up better today.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

For the average user prioritizing raw performance and faster charging, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G emerges as the stronger choice. Its Snapdragon 865 offers a slight edge in CPU and GPU performance, coupled with 50W wired charging and a comparable battery endurance rating. However, the Mate 30 RS Porsche Design’s unique design and wireless charging capabilities still hold appeal for those seeking a statement piece.

PHONES
Phone Names	Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40 - Global
5G bands	1, 3, 28, 77, 78, 79 NSA/Sub6	1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78 Sub6 - Global
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)	HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China	1, 3, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China

Launch
Announced	2019, September. Released 2019, November	2020, February 13. Released 2020, February 18
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Body
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), leather/glass back, aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Dimensions	158.1 x 73.1 x 9.3 mm (6.22 x 2.88 x 0.37 in)	162.5 x 74.8 x 9 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	198 g (6.98 oz)	208 g (7.34 oz)
	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 mins)	-

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 6	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1176 x 2400 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
Size	6.53 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~94.1% screen-to-body ratio)	6.67 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	OLED, HDR10	Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+)	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
GPU	Mali-G76 MP16	Adreno 650
OS	Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services	Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14

Memory
Card slot	Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)	No
Internal	512GB 12GB RAM	256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
	UFS 3.0	UFS 3.0

Main Camera
Features	Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR	Laser AF, Triple-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Quad	-	108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom 20 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Triple	40 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAF TOF 3D, (depth)	-
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@960fps, 720p@7680fps, gyro-EIS	8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	HDR, panorama	HDR
Single	32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)	20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
	32-bit/384kHz audio	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE	5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Infrared port	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.1, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA

Features
Sensors	Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
	-	Virtual proximity sensing

Battery
Charging	40W wired 27W wireless Reverse wireless	50W wired, PD3.0 30W wireless 5W reverse wireless
Type	Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable	Li-Po 4500 mAh

Misc
Colors	Black, Red	Alpine White, Solstice Grey
Models	LIO-N29, LIO-AN00P, LIO-AN00	M2001J1G
Price	About 1700 EUR	About 930 EUR
SAR	-	1.09 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	-	0.69 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 101h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 595246 (v8) GeekBench: 3331 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design

Unique Porsche Design aesthetic
27W Wireless Charging
Kirin 990 5G offers solid performance

Slower wired charging (40W)
Potentially lower peak performance compared to Snapdragon 865

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G

Faster 50W wired charging with PD3.0
Snapdragon 865 provides superior performance
Brighter display for better outdoor visibility

Less distinctive design
Lower reverse wireless charging wattage (5W)

Display Comparison

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching 858 nits measured, compared to an unspecified peak brightness for the Mate 30 RS. This translates to better outdoor visibility for the Mi 10 Pro. While both utilize 7nm+ fabrication, the Mi 10 Pro’s infinite (nominal) contrast ratio suggests a superior AMOLED panel. The lack of refresh rate information for the Mate 30 RS suggests it likely operates at a standard 60Hz, while the Mi 10 Pro’s panel is optimized for vibrant colors and deep blacks, enhancing media consumption.

Camera Comparison

Both phones are advertised as having strong camera systems, but specifics are limited. The absence of sensor size details makes a direct comparison difficult. However, the Mi 10 Pro’s focus on both photo and video suggests a well-rounded imaging experience. The Mate 30 RS Porsche Design likely emphasizes computational photography through Huawei’s image processing algorithms. Without detailed analysis of image samples, it’s difficult to declare a clear winner, but the Mi 10 Pro’s larger sensor (likely) and advanced processing capabilities give it an edge.

Performance

Both devices employ 7nm+ fabrication, but the chipsets differ significantly. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro’s Snapdragon 865 features a Cortex-A77 prime core clocked at 2.84 GHz, offering a slight architectural advantage over the Mate 30 RS’s Kirin 990 5G, which uses two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.86 GHz. The Mi 10 Pro’s Adreno 650 GPU also provides a performance boost for gaming. While both utilize octa-core configurations, the Snapdragon 865’s more modern core design and higher clock speeds translate to a noticeable advantage in demanding tasks. Thermal management will be key, but the Snapdragon 865 generally benefits from Qualcomm’s optimization.

Battery Life

Both devices share an endurance rating of 101 hours, indicating comparable real-world battery life despite differing charging capabilities. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro’s 50W wired charging with PD3.0 support significantly outperforms the Mate 30 RS’s 40W wired charging, allowing for a much faster 0-100% charge. The Mi 10 Pro also offers 30W wireless charging, exceeding the Mate 30 RS’s 27W wireless charging. The 5W reverse wireless charging on the Mi 10 Pro is a minor convenience feature, while the Mate 30 RS also offers reverse wireless charging, though the wattage is unspecified.

Buying Guide

Buy the Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design if you prioritize a distinctive, luxury aesthetic and appreciate the convenience of 27W wireless charging, even if it means a slightly less powerful processor. Buy the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G if you value peak performance, faster 50W wired charging with PD3.0 support, and a more aggressive price-to-performance ratio, making it ideal for gamers and power users.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Kirin 990 5G in the Mate 30 RS experience significant throttling under sustained load, like during extended gaming sessions?

While the Kirin 990 5G is a capable chipset, it's known to be more susceptible to thermal throttling compared to the Snapdragon 865, particularly in devices with less robust cooling solutions. This means performance may decrease over time during prolonged, demanding tasks like gaming. The Mi 10 Pro, with its Snapdragon 865 and potentially better thermal design, is likely to maintain higher sustained performance.

❓ How does the wireless charging speed of 27W on the Mate 30 RS Porsche Design compare to the 30W on the Mi 10 Pro in real-world usage?

While a 3W difference may seem small, the Mi 10 Pro’s 30W wireless charging will noticeably reduce charging times. Expect a faster top-up from 0-50% on the Mi 10 Pro. The Mate 30 RS’s 27W wireless charging is still convenient, but it won’t be as quick.

❓ Is the Porsche Design branding on the Mate 30 RS worth the premium price compared to the Mi 10 Pro?

The Porsche Design branding primarily adds aesthetic value. If you prioritize a unique and luxurious design, the Mate 30 RS may be appealing. However, if you're focused on maximizing performance and features for your money, the Mi 10 Pro offers a significantly better value proposition.