Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 78/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,395,526); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1395526
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1350
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 9 points higher (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (100/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 66/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (63/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1395526 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 175 | — | |
| 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 5.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
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 80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Pura 80 Ultra by 57.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $641. Xiaomi 17 was $641 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (63/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 80 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.