Honor X7a vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 215,798); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7a
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X7a better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Lighter: 191g vs 196g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7a vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor X7a are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7a | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X7a
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7a
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
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 X7a and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X7a by 93.7% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (95/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (85/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor X7a are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Honor X7a has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7a over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.