Huawei nova Y71 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei nova Y71 (2023) runs on the Kirin 710A, 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 33/100 (a 54-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) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y71 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y71 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y71
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei nova Y71 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y71 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 54 points higher (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 25/100). 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 "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y71 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y71 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 8GB | 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 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y71 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei nova Y71 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y71
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (81/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y71 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 by 54 points (87/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y71 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei nova Y71 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y71 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y71 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.