Honor X9 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 424,216); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor X9 by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 (81/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 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.