Honor X7e vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 358,383); the Honor X7e is noticeably lighter (200g vs 226g).
Honor X7e
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor X7e — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X7e (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor X7e | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $999 |
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X7e and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor X7e by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Honor X7e was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (96/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X7e (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X7e by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7e or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor X7e is a better fit for everyday use. 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.