Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (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 $1200 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,155,792).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4500
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh
- Lighter: 224g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1200
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 60/100, 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 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 163 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1200 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $308. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $308 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 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 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, 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.