Huawei nova 5T vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei nova 5T (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 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); 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 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 191g
- Better portability (76/100 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 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 5T and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei nova 5T by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (87/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T 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.