Honor 9X Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Honor 9X Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 565,851); the Honor 9X Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 9X Pro

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Honor 9X Pro better?

  • Lighter: 206g vs 226g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 565851
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9X Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 565851 3667711
Geekbench Single 797 3639
Geekbench Multi 2120 11047
Display 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 206 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Honor 9X Pro

  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Honor 9X Pro

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Honor 9X Pro

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

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

Honor 9X Pro HiSilicon Kirin 810
41/100
565851 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +84.6%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor 9X Pro by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 9X Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (97/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (80/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Honor 9X Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 45/100).

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

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