Honor 90 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, 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 61/100 (a 21-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 (3,182,664 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Xiaomi 17T Pro
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: 3182664 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 57/100)
- 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 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (93/100 vs 57/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 10243 | |
| 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
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Honor 90 by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 57/100).
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 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, 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 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the 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.