Honor 90 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-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 912,649).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $825
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor 90 by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Honor 90 was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (95/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 (81/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
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.