Honor X40i vs iPhone 17: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor X40i
iPhone 17
Too close to call: 3 of 7 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedHonor X40i9080
- CameraHonor X40i8482
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 174076
- BatteryHonor X40i7058
- DisplayiPhone 176290
- ConnectivityiPhone 175575
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie6868
- Honor X40i has the bigger battery4,000 mAh vs 3,692 mAh
- Honor X40i has a sharper main camera50.3 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 17 has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Honor X40i has the bigger screen6.69" vs 6.3"
- Honor X40i is lighter175 g vs 177 g
- iPhone 17 has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 8 MP
- iPhone 17 has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.1
- Honor X40i has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor X40i and iPhone 17 are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Honor X40i for its bigger battery (4,000 mAh vs 3,692 mAh) and sharper main camera (50.3 MP vs 48 MP), or the iPhone 17 for its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 60 Hz) and sharper selfie camera (18 MP vs 8 MP).
Larger battery: 4,000 mAh vs 3,692 mAh · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: Honor X40i or iPhone 17?
It's a close call. Pick the Honor X40i for its bigger battery (4,000 mAh vs 3,692 mAh) and sharper main camera (50.3 MP vs 48 MP), or the iPhone 17 for its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 60 Hz) and sharper selfie camera (18 MP vs 8 MP). BeastScore: Honor X40i 76.7/100, iPhone 17 76.9/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor X40i and iPhone 17?
Honor X40i has a 6.69-inch display and 4000 mAh battery. iPhone 17 has a 6.3-inch display and 3692 mAh battery.
How do Honor X40i and iPhone 17 compare for speed?
Honor X40i scores 90/100 for performance; iPhone 17 scores 80/100.
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