Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Huawei Pura 90s 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 $980 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,617,928).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 48
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Lighter: 213g vs 224g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1617928
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1417
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3851
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $980

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s 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 90s Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

Huawei Pura 90s Pro: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1617928 3942923
Geekbench Single 1417 3640
Geekbench Multi 3851 11033
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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16 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 213 g 224 g
Launch price $980 $892
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90s Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
68/100
1617928 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +59.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $88. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $88 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (98/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s 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 90s Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Huawei Pura 90s 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.