Honor 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17

The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,463,370).

The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
Performance 71
Display 83
Camera 71
Battery 58
Portability 58
Value for money 64
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $709

  • Overall rating 69/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1463370
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 90 Pro — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

Honor 90 Pro: The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 90 Pro Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1463370 3274157
Geekbench Single 1761 3566
Geekbench Multi 4688 10162
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 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
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 191 g
Launch price $500 $709
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 50MP
71
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 90 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100
1463370 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +55.3%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Honor 90 Pro by 55.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 90 Pro
$500
Xiaomi 17
$709

Launch price difference: $209. Honor 90 Pro was $209 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (95/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (87/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?

The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.