Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 46/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 29/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 5W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 10 Youth
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (90/100 vs 53/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (87/100 vs 44/100).
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In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.