Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $709 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 835,186).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 30
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $709

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Xiaomi 17 scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 — 86/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

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.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3274157 835186
Geekbench Single 3566 968
Geekbench Multi 10162 2731
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1200 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 27W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 191 g 191 g
Launch price $709 $400
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100
3274157 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100 -292.0%
835186 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 292.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17
$709
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Launch price difference: $309. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $309 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (95/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (85/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (81/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (87/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.