Honor X8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 38/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 224g).
Honor X8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $892
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 49 points higher (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 26/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor X8 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $892 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X8 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $632. Honor X8 was $632 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor X8 (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 49 points (87/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.