Honor X5 (2023) vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 163,723); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 (2023)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X5 (2023) better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 193g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 (2023) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 (2023) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 (2023) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X5 (2023) by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 (2023)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (95/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Honor X5 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 (2023) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.