Huawei nova 13 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei nova 13 by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (97/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (90/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.