Honor X70 Refresh vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Honor X70 Refresh (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh is noticeably lighter (193g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X70 Refresh

Performance 58
Display 82
Camera 30
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Honor X70 Refresh better?

  • Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Lighter: 193g vs 226g

  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 975254
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).

Honor X70 Refresh: The Honor X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 X70 Refresh Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 975254 3667711
Geekbench Single 1087 3639
Geekbench Multi 3148 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2640 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8300 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 80W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Honor X70 Refresh

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Honor X70 Refresh

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Honor X70 Refresh

  • 8300 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
87
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X70 Refresh and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X70 Refresh Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
59/100
975254 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +73.4%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor X70 Refresh by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X70 Refresh

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (97/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (93/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Honor X70 Refresh has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Honor X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.