Honor Play 9A vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Honor Play 9A
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3579338 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Play 9A and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Play 9A by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. 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.