Honor 500 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $380 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $899
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Honor 500 by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $519. Honor 500 was $519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Honor 500 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.