Huawei nova Flip vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Huawei nova Flip (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova Flip is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova Flip

Performance 51
Display 82
Camera 40
Battery 40
Portability 73
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Huawei nova Flip better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 219g

  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 808658
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 909
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2399
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Flip vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Flip and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova Flip Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Kirin 8000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 808658 3654776
Geekbench Single 909 3639
Geekbench Multi 2399 11047
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1136x2690 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm —
Weight 195 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Huawei nova Flip

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova Flip

  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1136x2690
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova Flip

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova Flip and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova Flip Kirin 8000
52/100
808658 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +77.9%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei nova Flip by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova Flip

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (97/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Flip and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (90/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (90/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Huawei nova Flip has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.