Honor Play 4T vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Play 4T (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 29/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 4T doesn't; the Honor Play 4T is noticeably lighter (176g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 4T
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Play 4T better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 191g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 4T vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 4T | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 4T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 4T
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 4T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 Play 4T and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Play 4T by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 4T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (81/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 4T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 4T and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Play 4T has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 4T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 4T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 4T 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.