Huawei Mate XT Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (2024) runs on the Kirin 9010, 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 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,177,196); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably lighter (226g vs 298g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 32 points (89/100 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

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Huawei Mate XT Ultimate better?


  • Overall rating 57/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1177196
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 226g vs 298g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Kirin 9010 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1177196 3667711
Geekbench Single 1421 3639
Geekbench Multi 4323 11047
Display 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2232x3184 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 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 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions — 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 298 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

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

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Kirin 9010
57/100
1177196 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +67.9%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 67.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (97/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (93/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).

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

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate 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.