Honor 9S vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor 9S (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 18/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 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 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 191g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
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 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 69 points higher (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10162 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 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 | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 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 9S and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor 9S by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 69 points (87/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.