Honor 9A vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 9A (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor 9A by 94.8% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 9A (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.