Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 78/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5700); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,395,526); per DXOMark lab testing, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has the stronger camera (175 vs 166).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1395526
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 226g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1350
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 11 points higher (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 66/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (40/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1395526 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 175 | 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 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 5700 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 80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 80 Ultra by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (40/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads on camera score (100/100 vs 93/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 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.