Honor X70 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 969,048).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X70 better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 193g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor X70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X70
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X70 by 71.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X70
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 (95/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor X70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor X70 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor X70 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.