Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 3,600,724).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 3600724
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Better camera (93/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 19.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (93/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic9 Super by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.