Huawei Pocket S vs Xiaomi 17

The Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 783,606).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Pocket S

Performance 54
Display 83
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 73
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Huawei Pocket S better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 191g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 783606
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pocket S vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Pocket S Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 783606 3404616
Geekbench Single 1017 3566
Geekbench Multi 2943 10162
Display 6.9" Foldable OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1188x2790 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 7 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Huawei Pocket S

  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 7MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Pocket S

  • 6.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1188x2790
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Pocket S

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pocket S and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pocket S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
48/100
783606 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +77.0%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Pocket S by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Pocket S

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (95/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (87/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Pocket S or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket S and the Xiaomi 17?

The Huawei Pocket S has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pocket S or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pocket S or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pocket S over the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.