Honor 9X Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor 9X Pro (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 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 565,851); the Honor 9X Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor 9X Pro 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
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 45/100). 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 (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X Pro | 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 | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | 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
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X Pro
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor 9X Pro by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (81/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 9X Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X Pro 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 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.