Huawei nova Flip S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4440); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova Flip S better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei nova Flip S — 28/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Flip S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei nova Flip S by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Huawei nova Flip S was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (93/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.