Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,383,793); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 251g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 251g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (63/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1316x2832 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×79.5×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 251 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1316x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate (63/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.