Huawei nova 10 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, 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 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably lighter (184g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 SE
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 10 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 226g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 SE vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (76/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 SE | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (93/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (76/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 SE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 SE over the 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.