Honor X5c Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Honor X5c Plus (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5260); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 358,608); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c Plus doesn't; the Honor X5c Plus is noticeably lighter (186g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X5c Plus

Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Honor X5c Plus better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 226g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5260 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5c Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X5c Plus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 358608 3667711
Geekbench Single 432 3639
Geekbench Multi 1416 11047
Display 6.7" TFT LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5260 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, MagicOS 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Honor X5c Plus

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Honor X5c Plus

  • 6.7" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Honor X5c Plus

  • 5260 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X5c Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X5c Plus MediaTek Helio G81
36/100
358608 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +90.2%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor X5c Plus by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X5c Plus

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (97/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (89/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (93/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (80/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X5c Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X5c Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Honor X5c Plus has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5c Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X5c Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Honor X5c Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.