Honor 9X Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Honor 9X Pro (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X Pro (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 9X Pro (China)

Performance 45
Display 55
Camera 34
Battery 22
Portability 47
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Honor 9X Pro (China) better?

  • Lighter: 206g vs 224g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 565851
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9X Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor 9X Pro (China) Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 565851 3950082
Geekbench Single 797 3639
Geekbench Multi 2120 11047
Display 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1200x2608
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 206 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Honor 9X Pro (China)

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor 9X Pro (China)

  • 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Honor 9X Pro (China)

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 9X Pro (China) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 9X Pro (China) HiSilicon Kirin 810
39/100
565851 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +85.7%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor 9X Pro (China) by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 9X Pro (China)

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (98/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (87/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (83/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 9X Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor 9X Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9X Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.