Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $545 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,177,196).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $999
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 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 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $454. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $454 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (89/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.