Honor Play6T vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor Play6T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play6T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play6T
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor Play6T better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play6T vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play6T | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play6T
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play6T
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play6T
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play6T and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor Play6T by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play6T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play6T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play6T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor Play6T has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play6T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play6T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play6T over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.