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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Ultra better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

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 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 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
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
90
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
77
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra HiSilicon Kirin 9010
53/100
1155792 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +71.1%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
$1200
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Price difference: $201. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $201.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.