Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 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 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5i Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5i Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (95/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro 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.