Huawei nova 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 219g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 3 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (89/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
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.