Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova Y70 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (93/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (89/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (93/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y70 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.