Huawei nova Y91 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei nova Y91 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y91 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y91 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y91
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei nova Y91 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 214g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y91 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (64/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y91 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10070 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 13, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y91
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y91 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei nova Y91 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y91
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (84/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (64/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y91 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei nova Y91 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y91 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.