Honor 500 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $999
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor 500 by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $619. Honor 500 was $619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (93/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.