Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $750 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,247,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $892
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, 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 90 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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 90 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 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 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $142. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $142 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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 90 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.