Honor 90 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-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 912,649); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 122); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $999
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (97/100 vs 57/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $400 | $999 |
Camera comparison
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
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor 90 by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Honor 90 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (97/100 vs 57/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (93/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
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 (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.