Honor X50i vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X50i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 530,583); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50i
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X50i better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X50i vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50i is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X50i | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor X50i
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X50i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X50i
- 4500 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 X50i and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X50i by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X50i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (81/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (87/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X50i is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X50i and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor X50i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X50i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X50i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor X50i 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.