Honor 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,463,370).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $825
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor 90 Pro — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor 90 Pro by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Honor 90 Pro was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.