Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (2025) runs on the Kirin 9020, 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 62/100 (a 25-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 1,383,793); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4446
- 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 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- 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 XTs Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (81/100 vs 51/100). 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 XTs Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 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 | 40 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 5.1 (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 XTs Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XTs 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 XTs 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 XTs Ultimate and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (81/100 vs 51/100).
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 XTs Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Mate XTs 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.