Honor Play 5T Youth vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Play 5T Youth (2021) 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 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 5T Youth doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 5T Youth
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Play 5T Youth better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 5T Youth vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 5T Youth | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 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, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 5T Youth and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Play 5T Youth by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 5T Youth
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (85/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 5T Youth and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Play 5T Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 5T Youth 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.