Honor X8c vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 476,175); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 192g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor X8c by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8c or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.