Honor X70 Refresh vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor X70 Refresh (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 193g vs 224g
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X70 Refresh by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X70 Refresh
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X70 Refresh has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh 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 X70 Refresh or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life. 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.