Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $695 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 78/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $695 vs $892
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 9 points higher (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $197. Huawei Nova 16 Ultra was $197 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.