Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1520 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Performance 77
Display 81
Camera 55
Battery 72
Portability 58
Value for money 44
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2107301
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 226g vs 229g
  • Cheaper: $999 vs $1520

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (88/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei Pura X Max: The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura X Max Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2107301 3593401
Geekbench Single 1680 3640
Geekbench Multi 6200 11033
Display 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1828x2584 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 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 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP58/IP59 IP68
Dimensions 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 229 g 226 g
Price $1520 $999
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
55
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura X Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
70/100
2107301 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +41.4%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X Max by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura X Max
$1520
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Price difference: $521. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $521.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (96/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (93/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (88/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 55/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. 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.