Huawei nova 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 192g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei nova 3 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (84/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.