Honor 9X (China) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor 9X (China) by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.