Honor X7b vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X7b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5330); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7b
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X7b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7b vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7b | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | 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
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X7b
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7b
- 5330 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 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X7b by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X7b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (85/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (87/100 vs 51/100).
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 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7b and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor X7b has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7b or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7b or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7b 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.