Honor Play9T vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 568,395); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't; the Honor Play9T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9T
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor Play9T better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 224g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9T vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9T and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor Play9T by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9T over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.