Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 226g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (93/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (78/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (89/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (93/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (78/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the 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.