Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $750 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,617,928).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 214g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $999
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3851
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $999 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (93/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, 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.