Huawei Mate X7 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1730 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate X7 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.3mm).
Huawei Mate X7
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 226g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1730
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate X7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (88/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate X7 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2210x2416 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1730 | $999 |
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $731. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $731 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (96/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (93/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (88/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X7 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X7 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 X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X7 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users. 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.