Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 76/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,321,223); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $825
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4323
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 10 points higher (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 63.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $126. Huawei Nova 15 Ultra was $126 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (95/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.