Honor X9a vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 224g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X9a by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (83/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a 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.