Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,383,793).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 221g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Pro — 54/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1316x2832 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1316x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Pro by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Mate 70 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Pro (93/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.