Honor X7b 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X7b 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 530,583); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7b 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7b 5G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X7b 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7b 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7b 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7b 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X7b 5G
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7b 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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 X7b 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X7b 5G by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X7b 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (85/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G (87/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7b 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b 5G by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7b 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor X7b 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7b 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7b 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7b 5G 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.