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; launch prices were $1200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4500
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1200
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). 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 (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
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 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1200 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
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 (89/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
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 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users, 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, budget-conscious buyers.