Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T
Huawei Nova 16 Pro comes out ahead overall, scoring 75% to 25% across the categories compared — particularly battery capacity (7000 mAh vs 6500 mAh).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro scored 75%, Xiaomi 17T scored 25%.
How Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Xiaomi 17T Rank
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Kirin 9010S ranks in the top 82% of 37 chipsets we track.
LTPO OLED display ranks in the top 50% of 16 display types we track.
Glass/Aluminum build ranks in the top 40% of 5 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 25% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.
4K@60fps front camera video ranks in the top 29% of 7 front-video specs we track.
4K@30fps main camera video ranks in the top 88% of 16 video-recording specs we track.
Xiaomi 17T
Dimensity 8500 Ultra ranks in the top 49% of 37 chipsets we track.
AMOLED display ranks in the top 88% of 16 display types we track.
Plastic build ranks in the top 100% of 5 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 6E ranks in the top 50% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.
4K@30fps front camera video ranks in the top 72% of 7 front-video specs we track.
4K@30/60fps main camera video ranks in the top 38% of 16 video-recording specs we track.
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T: Display
| Spec |
 Huawei Nova 16 Pro
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 Xiaomi 17T
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|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.84 in | 6.59 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 6000 nits | 3500 nits |
| Display type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2856 | 1268 x 2756 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T: Camera
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Xiaomi 17T
|
|---|---|---|
| Main camera resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultrawide camera resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Periscope camera resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 50 MP | 32 MP |
| Periscope zoom | 3.7 x | 5 x |
| Main aperture | 1.8 f | 1.7 f |
| Front aperture | 2.4 f | 2.2 f |
| Ultrawide aperture | 2.2 f | 2.2 f |
| Optical image stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Main video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Front video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Camera features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Leica lens, Color spectrum sensor, Ultra HDR, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T: Battery
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
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Xiaomi 17T
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|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T: Performance
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Xiaomi 17T
|
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Chipset | Kirin 9010S | Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 12GB | 256GB, 512GB |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Xiaomi 17T
|
|---|---|---|
| 5G (sub-6) | Yes | Yes |
| 5G (mmWave) | No | No |
| 5G capable | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 6 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 6 |
| SIM type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM/eSIM |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T: Build & Design
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Xiaomi 17T
|
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.1 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Build material | Glass/Aluminum | Plastic |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Available colors | Black, White, Blue/Pink, Blue | Violet, Blue, Opal White, Black |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T: OS & Software
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Xiaomi 17T
|
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS version | — | 16 |
| Update policy | Not Specified | Not Specified |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T: Audio
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Xiaomi 17T
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Xiaomi 17T
|
|---|---|---|
| Desktop mode | No | No |
| Stylus support | No | No |
| Satellite connectivity | No | No |
| Wireless reverse charging | Yes | Yes |
Where each phone wins
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Battery capacity: 7000 mAh (vs 6500 mAh)
- Wired charging: 100 W (vs 67 W)
- Main camera resolution: 200 MP (vs 50 MP)
- Ultrawide camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 12 MP)
- Front camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 32 MP)
- Display size: 6.84 in (vs 6.59 in)
- Brightness: 6000 nits (vs 3500 nits)
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6 )
- Thickness: 7.1 mm (vs 8.2 mm)
Xiaomi 17T
- Periscope zoom: 5 x (vs 3.7 x)
- Main aperture: 1.7 f (vs 1.8 f)
- Front aperture: 2.2 f (vs 2.4 f)
- Weight: 200 g (vs 218 g)
- Dolby Atmos: 1 yesno (vs 0 yesno)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better battery capacity, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better battery capacity at 7000 mAh, versus 6500 mAh on the Xiaomi 17T.
Which has the better main camera resolution, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better main camera resolution at 200 MP, versus 50 MP on the Xiaomi 17T.
Which has the better display size, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better display size at 6.84 in, versus 6.59 in on the Xiaomi 17T.
Which has the better weight, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T has the better weight at 200 g, versus 218 g on the Huawei Nova 16 Pro.