Huawei nova Y71 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei nova Y71 (2023) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y71 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y71
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei nova Y71 better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y71 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y71 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y71 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei nova Y71 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y71
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (85/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (81/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y71 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei nova Y71 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y71 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.