Honor 9i vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 191g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 67 points higher (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 9i (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (87/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 10162 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (95/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 9i (85/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (87/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (87/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i 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.