Honor 9C vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 219g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 176 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 9C by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.