Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro

Compare Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: HiSilicon Kirin 9010 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 6100mAh…

Huawei

16 Pro

$1,049

17categories won

4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 Battery16 Pro

16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 Gaming16 Pro

16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 Camera16 Pro

16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ Value16 Pro

16 Pro wins on budget and value at $1049 compared to $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra vs 16 Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra	16 Pro
Screen size	6.8"	6.73"
Resolution	1260 x 2844	1440 x 3200Winner
Pixel density	457 ppi	521 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2500 nits	3600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra	16 Pro
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 9010	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	7 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,080,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	4410	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	16 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra	16 Pro
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3.5x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	40 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	13 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra	16 Pro
Capacity	5,200 mAh	6,100 mAhWinner
Wired charging	100 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	80 WWinner	50 W

Design

Design comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra	16 Pro
Weight	226 g	210 gWinner
Thickness	8.4 mm	8.1 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Starry pattern embossed vegan leather, mechanical retractable lens barrel, Crystal Armor Kunlun glass	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra	16 Pro
Operating system	HarmonyOS 4.2	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Pro
Specification	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra	16 Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$1,049Winner