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 — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-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).
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (93/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (72/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (51/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
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 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).
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 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
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 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y70 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.