Honor 9A vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor 9A by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A 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.