Huawei Y5 (2019) vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei Y5 (2019) (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 19/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 155,362); the Huawei Y5 (2019) is noticeably lighter (146g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y5 (2019)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei Y5 (2019) better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 191g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y5 (2019) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 68 points higher (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5 (2019) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y5 (2019) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10162 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y5 (2019)
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y5 (2019)
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y5 (2019)
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Y5 (2019) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei Y5 (2019) by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y5 (2019)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) (87/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5 (2019) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y5 (2019) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5 (2019) by 68 points (87/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y5 (2019) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei Y5 (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y5 (2019) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y5 (2019) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y5 (2019) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.