Honor X8b vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Honor X8b vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 4500mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs $999. Full…
Honor
Honor X8b
$699
4categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
9categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor X8b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X8b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor X8b provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor X8b vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 gWinner | 191 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X8b | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | — | 5 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X8b | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $999 |
Honor X8b
Honor X8b turns heads with an ultra-thin 6.78mm body weighing just 166 grams, 2000-nit 90Hz AMOLED screen with Magic Capsule pill cutout, 50MP front selfie spotlight camera, and up to 512GB storage.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh