Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 53/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,155,792); per DXOMark lab testing, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has the stronger camera (163 vs 159).
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4500
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1200
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 163 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1200 | $999 |
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $201. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $201.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (92/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.