Honor X9b vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 224g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9b and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP 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 X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor X9b by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9b and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b 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.