Huawei Pocket S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 783,606); the Huawei Pocket S is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pocket S better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pocket S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 54/100). 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pocket S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1188x2790 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket S
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 7MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket S
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket S
- 4000 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 Pocket S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Pocket S by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pocket S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pocket S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Pocket S has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pocket S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pocket S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pocket S 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.