Honor 9i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 20/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 224g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 67 points higher (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (87/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (87/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 67 points (87/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.