Honor 8A vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $140 and $892. 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 (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 224g).
Honor 8A
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 150g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $892
- Better portability (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- 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 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A 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). Value score: Honor 8A — 22/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (100/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 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 | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $892 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 8A and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor 8A by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $752. Honor 8A was $752 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A 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 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 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use. 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.