Huawei nova Y72S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei nova Y72S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 36/100 (a 51-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 424,216); the Huawei nova Y72S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei nova Y72S better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 224g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 31/100). 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 Y72S (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 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 | Android 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 Y72S
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y72S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei nova Y72S by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y72S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei nova Y72S has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72S 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 Y72S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72S 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.