Honor Play6T Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Play6T Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 40/100 (a 47-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 569,913); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play6T Pro doesn't; the Honor Play6T Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play6T Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Play6T Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 191g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play6T Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T Pro (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play6T Pro (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T Pro (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T Pro (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play6T Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 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 | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 5.0, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play6T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play6T Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play6T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 Play6T Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Play6T Pro by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play6T Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T Pro (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play6T Pro (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T Pro (81/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T Pro (87/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play6T Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T Pro by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play6T Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Play6T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play6T Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play6T Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play6T Pro 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.