Huawei nova Y60 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei nova Y60 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y60 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y60 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y60
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei nova Y60 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 224g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y60 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y60 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 Q | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y60
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y60
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y60
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y60 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei nova Y60 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y60
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (81/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y60 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei nova Y60 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y60 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.