Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (81/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y70 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. 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.