Huawei nova 7i vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei nova 7i (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 7i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 7i
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei nova 7i better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 191g
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 7i vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 7i are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 7i | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); EMUI 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 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 7i and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei nova 7i by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 7i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (95/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (87/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei nova 7i are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 7i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 7i and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova 7i has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 7i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 7i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 7i 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.