Huawei nova 9 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 224g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 9 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (81/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (83/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.