Huawei Mate XT Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (2024) runs on the Kirin 9010, 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 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5600); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,177,196); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably lighter (224g vs 298g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

Performance 65
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 74
Portability 20
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Huawei Mate XT Ultimate better?


  • Overall rating 57/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1177196
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 224g vs 298g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (42/100 vs 20/100).

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate: The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Kirin 9010 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1177196 3950082
Geekbench Single 1421 3639
Geekbench Multi 4323 11047
Display 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2232x3184 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 298 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

  • 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2232x3184
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
74
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate XT Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Kirin 9010
57/100
1177196 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +70.2%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (98/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (87/100 vs 39/100).

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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (42/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate 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.