Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 499,040); the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 87.5% 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (89/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.