Huawei Pura 70 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Pura 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4900); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Pura 70 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei Pura 70 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 224g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3800
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 — 32/100, 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 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9000S1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1200 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 70 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Pura 70 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $7. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $7 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 70 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Pura 70 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Pura 70 is a better fit for active users. 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.