Huawei Mate XT Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (2024) runs on the Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,177,196); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Mate XT Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 298g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10162 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 298 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT Ultimate and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.