Huawei nova Flip vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei nova Flip (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4400); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova Flip is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova Flip better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Flip and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Flip
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Flip
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Flip and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Flip by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Flip
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (98/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Flip and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (89/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova Flip has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.