Honor Play9A vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 226g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Play9A and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Play9A by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (89/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.