Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 87/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10162
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 received the same MobileRank rating — 87/100. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (63/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
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 Magic9 Super and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Xiaomi 17 by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (63/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 17?
Both devices scored 87/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic9 Super (99/100 vs 95/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.