Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17

The Huawei nova 11 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 783,606).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 35 points (87/100 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

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Huawei nova 11 Ultra better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 191g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 783606
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 11 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova 11 Ultra Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 783606 3404616
Geekbench Single 1017 3566
Geekbench Multi 2943 10162
Display 6.8" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2652 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 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
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 188 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17

  • 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

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

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

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

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

Huawei nova 11 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
52/100
783606 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +77.0%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 11 Ultra

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (87/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Huawei nova 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

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

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

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

Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 Ultra 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.