Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 5W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (81/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (90/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.