Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,321,223); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $709
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 210g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 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 Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Huawei Nova 15 Ultra was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.