Huawei nova Y73 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei nova Y73 (2025) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y73 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y73 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y73
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova Y73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 226g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y73 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y73 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y73
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y73 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei nova Y73 by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y73 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y73 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y73 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.