Huawei nova Y90 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y90 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y90
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y90 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 31/100). 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 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 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 Y90 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei nova Y90 by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y90
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y90 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y90 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y90 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 Y90 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y90 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.