Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Note 10 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 38/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 470,805); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Note 10
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Note 10 better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Note 10 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 49 points higher (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Note 10 (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Note 10 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10162 | |
| Display | 7.0" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2220 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 177.0×85.0×7.7 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Note 10
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Note 10
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2220
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- 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 Note 10 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Note 10 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Note 10
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (81/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Note 10 (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Note 10 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 by 49 points (87/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Note 10 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Note 10 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Note 10 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Note 10 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Note 10 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.