Honor X50 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X50 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 737,054); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X50 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor X50 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X50 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor X50
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X50
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
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 X50 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X50 by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor X50 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X50 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor X50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X50 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X50 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X50 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.