Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1200 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,155,792); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 226g).
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1200
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (63/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1400 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4500 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 163 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1200 | $709 |
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Pura 70 Ultra by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $491. Xiaomi 17 was $491 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (63/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.