Huawei nova 13 vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei nova 13 (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 56/100 (a 31-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 Huawei nova 13 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
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 195g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 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 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). 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 (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 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 | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 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 | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 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 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei nova 13 by 76.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (95/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (87/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 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.