Huawei Pura 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Pura 70 Pro (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5050); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,156,120).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 220g vs 224g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1156120
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5050 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Pro — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1156120 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Pura 70 Pro by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Pro by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Pura 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Pura 70 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.