Huawei Y7a vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Y7a (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y7a doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y7a
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Y7a better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y7a vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y7a (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y7a (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y7a (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y7a (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y7a | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.9×9.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y7a
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y7a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y7a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Y7a and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Y7a by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y7a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y7a (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y7a (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y7a (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y7a (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y7a or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y7a by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y7a and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Y7a has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y7a or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y7a or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y7a over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.