Honor X9a vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor X9a (2023) 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 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 191g
- Better portability (75/100 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 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 X9a and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor X9a by 82.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (87/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a 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.