Huawei nova 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, 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 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 808,658); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (95/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei nova 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 Pro 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.