Honor X6e vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Honor X6e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6800); 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 X6e doesn't; the Honor X6e is noticeably lighter (207g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X6e by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X6e

Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 62
Portability 52
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

What makes Honor X6e better?

  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6800 mAh
  • Lighter: 207g vs 224g

  • Better portability (52/100 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
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6e vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). 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 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor X6e (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor X6e (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6e is a bit better (52/100 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 X6e Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 358608 3950082
Geekbench Single 432 3639
Geekbench Multi 1416 11047
Display 6.6" TFT LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 45W 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 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1010 nits —
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 207 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Honor X6e

  • 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 X6e

  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

Battery and charging

Honor X6e

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X6e and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X6e MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
40/100
358608 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +90.9%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X6e by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X6e

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (98/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor X6e (81/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor X6e (83/100 vs 62/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X6e is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X6e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X6e by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X6e and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor X6e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X6e 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 X6e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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

Should you choose the Honor X6e 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.