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 (3,248,535 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Xiaomi 17
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: 3248535 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 3248535 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor 70 by 74.8% 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 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 Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.