Honor X40i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 226g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 40/100). 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (80/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 X40i and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor X40i by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (80/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i 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.