Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $545 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,177,196); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $709
- Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4323
- Lighter: 191g vs 218g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro 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 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 70/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3248535 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 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 16 Pro
- 7000 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 16 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $164. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $164 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (87/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.