Honor X40 GT vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor X40 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, 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 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878); the Honor X40 GT is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor X40 GT better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 GT vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 GT | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 GT and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X40 GT by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40 GT
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (83/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X40 GT has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X40 GT is a better fit for active users. 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.