Huawei nova Flip S vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4440); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is thinner (6.9mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip S
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei nova Flip S better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $825
- Better portability (73/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei nova Flip S — 28/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei nova Flip S are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Flip S and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei nova Flip S by 67.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. Huawei nova Flip S was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Huawei nova Flip S are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (84/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. 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.