Honor 500 Smart vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5260); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 224g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor 500 Smart by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart 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.