Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/3/2023 3:26 PM, updated: 8/3/2023 7:27 PM

Compare Xiaomi 13 Ultra X Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB) Compare Huawei Mate 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	vs	22 Advantages Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	227 grams (7.95 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner	vs	9.06 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (53GB available)	vs	+256GB (222GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels122% Higher resolution screen
373 PPI	vs	+521 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.9"	vs	+6.73"14% Larger screen
(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP	vs	+(5 cameras) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP + 50MP + 0.3MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 9 L09 Single-Sim, Huawei Manhattan	Mi 13 Ultra 2304FPN6DC
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2016	4/21/2023, Announced: 4/18/2023
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.06 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in)	74.64 x 163.18 millimeters (2.94 x 6.42 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	227 grams (7.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	373 PPI	521 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2600nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1268538 (v9) Geekbench: 5049 (v5.1), 5556 (v6) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	256GB (222GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	(5 cameras) 50 megapixels 50MP periscope telephoto f/3.0120mm1/2.51"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 50MP telephoto f/1.875mm1/2.51"PDAFOIS3.2x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/1.812mm122°1/2.51"PDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.6µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/120/240fps 1080p@480/960/1920fps Slow motion 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Leica optics
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.14" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	90W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging	• Colors: Black, Olive Green, White, Orange, Yellow, Blue • LiquidCool
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Xiaomi 13 Ultra (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered