Honor 90 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $400 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 42/100 (a 40-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 (3,593,401 vs 840,330); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 122); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 226g).
Honor 90
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 40 points higher (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (87/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (71/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (82/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $400 | $999 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 90 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor 90 by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $599. Honor 90 is cheaper by $599.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (87/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (93/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (72/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (71/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (82/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 40 points (82/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor 90 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.