Honor X7 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Honor X7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 421,228); the Honor X7 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7
Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 54
Value for money 24
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Honor X7 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $892

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X7 — 24/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Honor X7: The Honor X7 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 X7 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 421228 3942923
Geekbench Single 412 3640
Geekbench Multi 1410 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 5W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 61
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 224 g
Launch price $200 $892
Camera comparison
Honor X7
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor X7
  • 6.7" IPS 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 X7
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X7 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
31/100
421228 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +89.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X7 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X7
$200
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $692. Honor X7 was $692 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (87/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor X7 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Honor X7 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor X7 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.