Honor X9 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 203g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor X9 by 91.3% 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 (82/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (87/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.