Honor Magic9 Super vs Xiaomi 17T
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 2,026,828); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (74/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Xiaomi 17T by 111.7% 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (91/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (74/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.