Honor X6s vs Redmi Note 17
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 33/100 vs 16/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X6s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Honor X6s
Redmi Note 17
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 17 points higher (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (57/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X6s | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $185 |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (57/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 is noticeably better than the Honor X6s — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.