Huawei nova 10z vs Xiaomi 17
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't.
Huawei nova 10z
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 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 | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 10z
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (87/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.