Huawei nova 5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei nova 5 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei nova 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 191g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 5 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 5 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei nova 5 Pro by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 5 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (81/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (87/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.