Honor X7a vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 215,798); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7a doesn't; the Honor X7a is noticeably lighter (196g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7a
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor X7a better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 224g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7a vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7a | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X7a
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7a
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7a and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X7a by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X7a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (81/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X7a by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7a and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X7a has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7a over the 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.