Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Huawei nova 11 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 783,606).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 34 points (86/100 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 Pro

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 86

What makes Huawei nova 11 Ultra better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 783606
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei nova 11 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 783606 3569354
Geekbench Single 1017 3310
Geekbench Multi 2943 10070
Display 6.8" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2652 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Launch price — $825

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Overall performance score

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

Huawei nova 11 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
52/100
783606 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +78.0%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$825

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (95/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei nova 11 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (84/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Huawei nova 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.