Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,030,315).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 69.7% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (95/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.