Huawei nova 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 5 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 219g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 17/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5 by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (89/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 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.