Honor 70 vs Xiaomi 17

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 820,210).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 53
Battery 49
Portability 73
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 191g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 820210 3274157
Geekbench Single 1059 3566
Geekbench Multi 3012 10162
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 178 g 191 g
Price $958
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 70 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
57/100
820210 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +74.9%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Honor 70 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$958
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (95/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (81/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (87/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.