Honor X8d vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 522,680); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).
Honor X8d
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $892
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 522680
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 489
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1532
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 54/100, 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 X8d (98/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor X8d are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 522680 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 489 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1532 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $892 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X8d and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X8d by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $672. Honor X8d was $672 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (98/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor X8d are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X8d 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.