Honor 9X Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 9X Pro (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X Pro (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X Pro (China)
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor 9X Pro (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X Pro (China) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X Pro (China) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 9X Pro (China) by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (97/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 9X Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.