Huawei nova 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, 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 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 209g vs 226g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (97/100 vs 51/100). 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 13 Pro (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 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 13 Pro
- 5000 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 13 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (97/100 vs 51/100).
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 13 Pro (93/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.