Honor X8 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 38/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 421,228).
Honor X8
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $709
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 49 points higher (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (86/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $709 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 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
We compared Honor X8 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X8 by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $449. Honor X8 was $449 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (86/100 vs 26/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.