Honor X9 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 191g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X9 5G by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (81/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (87/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.