Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 198g vs 226g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 71.9% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (97/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (93/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.