Honor 8A 2020 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor 8A 2020 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 22/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A 2020 is noticeably lighter (150g vs 191g).
Honor 8A 2020
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 150g vs 191g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A 2020 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 65 points higher (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (81/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A 2020 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $958 |
Honor 8A 2020
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 8A 2020
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A 2020
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 8A 2020 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor 8A 2020 by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 8A 2020
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 (87/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A 2020 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (81/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A 2020 by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A 2020 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor 8A 2020 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A 2020 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A 2020 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor 8A 2020 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.