Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Huawei nova 11 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 11 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

Performance 54
Display 82
Camera 33
Battery 50
Portability 68
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Huawei nova 11 Ultra better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 783606
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova 11 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 783606 3654776
Geekbench Single 1017 3639
Geekbench Multi 2943 11047
Display 6.8" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2652 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm —
Weight 188 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 11 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 11 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
52/100
783606 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +78.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (97/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Huawei nova 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 Ultra 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.