Huawei Pura 70 vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Pura 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4900); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,062,256); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Pura 70 better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $899
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 — 32/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9000S1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1200 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3800 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | 157.6×74.3×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 70 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Pura 70 by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $190. Xiaomi 17 was $190 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (95/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Huawei Pura 70 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 70 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.