Honor Play7T vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor Play7T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 530,583); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play7T doesn't; the Honor Play7T is noticeably lighter (196g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play7T
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor Play7T better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 224g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play7T vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play7T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play7T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play7T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play7T
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play7T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play7T and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor Play7T by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play7T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play7T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play7T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play7T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Play7T has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play7T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play7T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play7T over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.