Honor X5c vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Honor X5c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5260); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 358,608); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c doesn't; the Honor X5c is noticeably lighter (186g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5c by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X5c

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Honor X5c better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 224g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5260 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5c vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 358608 3950082
Geekbench Single 432 3639
Geekbench Multi 1416 11047
Display 6.7" TFT LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5260 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, MagicOS 9 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Honor X5c

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor X5c

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Honor X5c

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

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

Honor X5c MediaTek Helio G81
36/100
358608 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +90.9%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X5c by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X5c

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (98/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (83/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X5c or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5c by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X5c and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor X5c has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5c or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X5c or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Honor X5c over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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