Huawei Pura X vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4720); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Pura X is noticeably lighter (193g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 226g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4720 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2120 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4720 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.2×91.7×7.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X
- 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2120
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X
- 4720 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Pura X
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (93/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X 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.