Honor 90 Lite vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $220 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 530,583).
Honor 90 Lite
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $958
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (86/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $220 | $958 |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor 90 Lite by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $738. Honor 90 Lite is cheaper by $738.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (81/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (87/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (86/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.