Honor WIN RT2 vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 3000); the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 199,111); the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 238g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (85/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1929.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (97/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (85/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.