Huawei Mate X7 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1730 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate X7 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X7
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei Mate X7 better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 224g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1730
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate X7 — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $838. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $838 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate X7 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.