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Huawei nova 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Huawei nova 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei nova 15 Ultra

6.4/10

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

6.4/10

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Best for

  • GamingHuawei nova 15 Ultra
  • Keeping it for yearsXiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Head to head

  • Performance
    6.9
    6.1

    Huawei nova 15 Ultra has the faster chip: Kirin 9010S against Gen 5.

  • Gaming
    7.0
    6.5

    Huawei nova 15 Ultra has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Camera
    –
    6.1
  • Durability
    7.2
    5.7

    Huawei nova 15 Ultra is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back against Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame.

  • Longevity
    5.7
    8.0

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max should get software updates for about 3.8 more years, against about 2.2 for Huawei nova 15 Ultra.

  • Connectivity
    6.6
    6.2
  • Extras
    3.7
    3.8
All specifications
Huawei nova 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, January 06
Available. Released 2026, August 28
Model
SLY-AL00
2609FRA74G
Performance
CPU
Kirin 9010S
Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)
GPU
–
Adreno 812
Processor
–
Gen 5
Display
Display Type
–
1109 nits max brightness (measured)
Resolution
1320 x 2856 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Kunlun Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Camera
Video Resolution
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 50W wireless 7.5W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired
100W wired, PD3.0, PPS 27W reverse wired
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
–
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International
4G Bands
LTE
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International
5G Bands
SA/NSA
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
6.0, A2DP, LE
Infrared Port
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes (market/region dependent)
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
–
-24.3 LUFS (Very good)
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Build and size
Build
Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions
6.84 inches, 115.0 cm 2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio)
6.83 inches, 114.5 cm 2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 15 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Huawei nova 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei nova 15 Ultra wins on performance, gaming, durability and connectivity; Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max wins on longevity.

Which is faster, Huawei nova 15 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Huawei nova 15 Ultra has the faster chip: Kirin 9010S against Gen 5.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 15 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Huawei nova 15 Ultra has the stronger graphics for games.

Which is tougher, Huawei nova 15 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Huawei nova 15 Ultra is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back against Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame.

Which will last more years, Huawei nova 15 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max should get software updates for about 3.8 more years, against about 2.2 for Huawei nova 15 Ultra.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Huawei nova 15 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Huawei nova 15 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the newer of the two, released August 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.

Huawei nova 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: which is better? - Mutape