Honor Play 80 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 600,942); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 80 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Honor Play 80 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 80 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (93/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (43/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.