Honor X40i vs iPhone 17

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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Honor · 2022

Honor X40i

Price on request

76.7/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

76.7

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery70/100

Apple · 2025

iPhone 17

$799

76.9/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

76.9

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera82/100

Battery58/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor X40i:

✓2g lighter chassis (175g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 4,000 mAh battery capacity (+308 mAh more capacity)
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy iPhone 17:

✓$9200 lower launch MSRP ($799 vs $9999)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Honor X40i	iPhone 17
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	IPS TFT LCD	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size	6.69"	6.3"
Resolution & Density	1080x2388 (392 ppi)	2622x1206 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	3,000 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	iOS 26
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50.3 MP	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	48 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP	18 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	162.9 x 74.5 x 7.43 mm	149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm
Weight	175 g	177 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,000 mAh	3,692 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	40W wired fast charging	40W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$799

Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 17 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 76.9/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 17 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 82/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor X40i:

Larger battery capacity: 4,000 mAh (+308 mAh more) · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

When to buy iPhone 17:

Higher overall BeastScore: 76.9 vs top rival 76.7 · Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor X40i vs iPhone 17

Which phone is better: Honor X40i or iPhone 17?

iPhone 17 leads with an overall BeastScore of 76.9/100 compared to Honor X40i (76.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 76.9 vs top rival 76.7 and Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz.