Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 499,040); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (90/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
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.