Honor 9i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 226g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9i (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (93/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (87/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9i (89/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (93/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (87/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.