Honor X5 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor X5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Honor X5 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor X5 Plus by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Honor X5 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.