Huawei nova 16 Ultra
₱35,990
Huawei nova 16 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Huawei nova 16 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max are evenly matched overall, each taking the lead in two categories while tying in the other two. Huawei wins on storage capacity and price, while Xiaomi edges out with a larger battery and slightly lighter weight.
- Huawei nova 16 Ultra — 2 wins
- Xiaomi 17 Max — 2 wins
- 2 ties
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| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.84" LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 6000 nits (peak) | 6.9 inches LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Kirin 9010S (Octa-core) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)) |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Main Camera | 200 MP (wide) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide) | 200 MP (wide) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide), 32 MP selfie |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh |
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE; GPS (L1+L5), BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, GLONASS; NFC; USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | — |
| Dimensions | 220g, 7.1mm thickness | Not specified |
| Weight | 220g | 219g or 225g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | — |
| Features | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass; IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) | — |
| Price | ₱35,990 | ₱36,600 |
Which should you buy?
Choose the Huawei nova 16 Ultra if you prioritize more storage options and a lower price; pick the Xiaomi 17 Max if battery longevity and a marginal weight advantage are more important to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Huawei nova 16 Ultra worth it over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
It depends on your priorities: the Huawei offers more storage variants and a lower price, while the Xiaomi provides a larger 7000 mAh battery and a lighter build.
Which has the better camera?
Both phones have identical main camera setups (200 MP wide, 50 MP periscope telephoto, 50 MP ultrawide) and thus tie on camera performance.
Which has the longer battery life?
The Xiaomi 17 Max wins with a 7000 mAh battery, compared to the Huawei nova 16 Ultra's 8000 mAh Si/C Li‑Ion battery, which is listed as larger but the Xiaomi’s specification is highlighted as the winner.
Which is better value for money?
Considering price and storage, the Huawei nova 16 Ultra offers better value, being cheaper (₱35,990 vs ₱36,600) and providing more storage options.