Honor X7a vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 215,798); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7a doesn't; the Honor X7a is noticeably lighter (196g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X7a

Performance 14
Display 37
Camera 32
Battery 51
Portability 59
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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

What makes Honor X7a better?

  • Lighter: 196g vs 226g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 215798
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X7a vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X7a (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).

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 X7a Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G37 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 215798 3667711
Geekbench Single 198 3639
Geekbench Multi 868 11047
Display 6.8" TFT LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 5W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 196 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Honor X7a

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Honor X7a

  • 6.8" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
37
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

Honor X7a

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
51
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 X7a and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X7a MediaTek Helio G37
30/100
215798 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +94.1%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor X7a by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X7a

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (97/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (89/100 vs 37/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (93/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X7a (80/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7a by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X7a and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Honor X7a has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Honor X7a over the 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.