Honor X5 (2023) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, 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 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 163,723); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't; the Honor X5 (2023) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 (2023)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor X5 (2023) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 224g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 (2023) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 (2023) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 (2023) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X5 (2023) by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X5 (2023)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 (2023) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X5 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 (2023) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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.