Honor 8A Prime vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor 8A Prime (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 22/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A Prime is noticeably lighter (150g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A Prime
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor 8A Prime better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 224g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A Prime vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 65 points higher (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (81/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A Prime | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A Prime
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A Prime and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor 8A Prime by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8A Prime
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (81/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (81/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Prime and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 8A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A Prime 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.