Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 224g
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Honor 500 Pro (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.