Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,811,490).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 222g vs 226g
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1811490
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (97/100 vs 78/100). 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 90 Pro (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (97/100 vs 78/100).
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 90 Pro (93/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 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.