Huawei nova Y72 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei nova Y72 (2024) 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 32/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y72 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei nova Y72 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 224g
- Better portability (45/100 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
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 55 points higher (87/100 vs 32/100). 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 30/100). 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 Y72 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72 | 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" | 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y72
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72
- 6.8"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y72 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei nova Y72 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova Y72
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (81/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 by 55 points (87/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei nova Y72 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y72 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 Y72 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.