Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 23
Design 61
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (61/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Youth Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 191 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (87/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (82/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (61/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.