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; estimated prices are $380 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 59/100 (a 23-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 (3,593,401 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 226g).
Honor 500
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6694
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (52/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (84/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 11033 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $380 | $999 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
We compared Honor 500 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor 500 by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $619. Honor 500 is cheaper by $619.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (52/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
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 (87/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.