Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 5W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (85/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (87/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.