Huawei Mate X6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Mate X6 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,383,793); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably lighter (224g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei Mate X6 better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 224g vs 239g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X6 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X6 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x2440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×144.1×4.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X6
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2240x2440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X6
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Mate X6 by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X6 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X6 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate X6 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate X6 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.