Huawei nova 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, 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 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 808,658); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 5000 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 13 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 76.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (95/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.