Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is noticeably lighter (173g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi CC9e better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 191g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the Xiaomi Mi CC9e, the Xiaomi 17 scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi Mi CC9e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3404616 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $709 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi Mi CC9e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 933.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi CC9e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (95/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.