Honor 70 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 224g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor 70 by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (83/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 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.