Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 62/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (97/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 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 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. 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.