Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,155,792); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 163).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 70 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1200
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 163 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1200 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 67.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.