Honor X40 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 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 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 226g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (77/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor X40 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (80/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (77/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the 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.