Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Pura 90s 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 $980 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,273,046); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Overall rating 66/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $980
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). 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 90s Pro — 44/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (95/100 vs 64/100). 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 90s 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 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | 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 | 213 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s 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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 60.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $271. Xiaomi 17 was $271 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (95/100 vs 64/100).
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 90s 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 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Pura 90s 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.