Honor 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,463,370); the Honor 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor 90 Pro — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor 90 Pro by 59.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Honor 90 Pro was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (93/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.