Honor X40 GT vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Honor X40 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,135,878); the Honor X40 GT is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X40 GT

Performance 64
Display 75
Camera 32
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Honor X40 GT better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 226g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 75/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Honor X40 GT: The Honor X40 GT is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X40 GT Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1135878 3667711
Geekbench Single 1500 3639
Geekbench Multi 3537 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Honor X40 GT

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Honor X40 GT

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
75
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Honor X40 GT

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40 GT and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40 GT Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
54/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +69.0%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor X40 GT by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X40 GT

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (97/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (93/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (80/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X40 GT or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Honor X40 GT has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Honor X40 GT is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.