Honor X6b vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X6b (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6b
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X6b better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6b vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6b | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6b
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X6b
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6b
- 5200 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 X6b and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X6b by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6b or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6b and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor X6b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6b or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6b or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6b 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.