Honor Play10C vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Play10C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play10C doesn't; the Honor Play10C is noticeably lighter (197g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play10C
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Play10C better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 226g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play10C vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play10C (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10C notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play10C | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play10C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play10C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play10C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play10C and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Play10C by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play10C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play10C (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10C notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play10C or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play10C and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Play10C has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10C or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play10C or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10C over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.