Honor X5d s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Honor X5d s (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610, 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 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d s doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X5d s

Performance —
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 51
Portability 43
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

What makes Honor X5d s better?

  • Lighter: 214g vs 224g

  • Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5d s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). 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 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 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 X5d s Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Unisoc T610 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3950082
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.8" TFT LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1576 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 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 16 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits —
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 214 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Honor X5d s

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

Display comparison

Honor X5d s

  • 6.8" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1576
  • 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 X5d s

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X5d s

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (83/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X5d s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X5d s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor X5d s has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5d s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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

Should you choose the Honor X5d s 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.