Honor 90 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 840,330); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Performance 55
Display 83
Camera 59
Battery 53
Portability 71
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Honor 90 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 183g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $899

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 58/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (71/100 vs 54/100).

Honor 90: The Honor 90 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 90 Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 840330 3207005
Geekbench Single 1039 3228
Geekbench Multi 2885 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2664x1200 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 122
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm
Weight 183 g 205 g
Launch price $400 $899
Camera comparison
Honor 90
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
59
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor 90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
60/100
840330 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +73.8%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Honor 90 by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 90
$400
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $499. Honor 90 was $499 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (93/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (87/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (71/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Honor 90 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.