Huawei Pura 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Pura 70 Pro (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,156,120).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1156120
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Pro — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1156120 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.1×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Pura 70 Pro by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pura 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pura 70 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.