Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $750 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,617,928); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 67/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3851
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $750
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (63/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $709 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $41. Xiaomi 17 was $41 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (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 Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (81/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (63/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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.