Honor 9X Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor 9X Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor 9X Pro better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X Pro
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor 9X Pro by 83.4% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (95/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Honor 9X Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.