Honor X8a vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X8a by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (87/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.