Huawei Pura 90 Plus vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9025, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $815 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,325,732); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Plus better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1325732
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4199
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $815
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 54/100, 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 90 Plus (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Plus | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9025 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1325732 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1420 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4199 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1276x2848 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.1×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $815 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1276x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 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 90 Plus and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Pura 90 Plus by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $106. Xiaomi 17 was $106 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (95/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Plus — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Plus and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Plus over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a better fit for active users, 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.