Honor 9 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 15/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
- Lighter: 149g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999
- Better portability (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 75 points higher (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (88/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $999 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $799. Honor 9 Lite was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (88/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 75 points (90/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.