Honor Play9C vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 513,809); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Play9C by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.