Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 53/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,155,792).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Performance 14
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 77
Design 17
Value for money 27
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Ultra better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Overall rating 53/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1155792
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4500
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $1200

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (88/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra: The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 70 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9010 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1155792 3654776
Geekbench Single 1400 3640
Geekbench Multi 4500 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2844x1260 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 80W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 163
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.6×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 226 g 219 g
Price $1200 $799
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
90
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
77
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra HiSilicon Kirin 9010
53/100
1155792 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +68.4%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
$1200
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $401. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $401.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (88/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 31 points (84/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, 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.