Honor 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,463,370); the Honor 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Honor 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $892
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 90 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (58/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $892 |
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor 90 Pro by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $392. Honor 90 Pro was $392 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (83/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (58/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.