Honor 9 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 15/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 219g).
Honor 9 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 149g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (88/100 vs 40/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 73 points higher (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (88/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 149 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $599. Honor 9 Lite was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (88/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 73 points (88/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.