Honor Play10A vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Play10A (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5260); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 358,608); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play10A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play10A
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Play10A better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play10A vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10A is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play10A | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play10A
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play10A
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play10A
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 Play10A and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Play10A by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play10A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10A is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play10A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play10A and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Play10A has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play10A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10A 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.