Huawei nova 10 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, 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 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably lighter (184g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 10 SE

Performance —
Display 67
Camera 44
Battery 42
Portability 76
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

What makes Huawei nova 10 SE better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 184g vs 224g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 SE vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).

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 nova 10 SE Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3950082
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 184 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 10 SE

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

Display comparison

Huawei nova 10 SE

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 10 SE

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 10 SE

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (87/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (83/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Huawei nova 10 SE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 SE over the 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.