Honor 10i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor 10i (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 336,905); the Honor 10i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10i
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor 10i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 224g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10i vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 10i (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (81/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor 10i
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 10i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10i
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10i and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor 10i by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 10i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 10i (81/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (87/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (81/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 10i by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 10i has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10i over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.