Honor Magic9 vs Xiaomi 17: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 17 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic9
Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi 17 wins 3 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsHonor Magic99896
- Camerafrom specsHonor Magic910082
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie100100
- Batteryfrom specsXiaomi 1794100
- Displayfrom specsXiaomi 178494
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- Valuefrom specsXiaomi 178385
- Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- Xiaomi 17 charges faster100W vs 80W
- Honor Magic9 has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- Honor Magic9 has the bigger screen6.37" vs 6.3"
- Xiaomi 17 is lighter191 g vs 209 g
- Xiaomi 17 launched cheaper$700 vs $745
- Honor Magic9 has a sharper selfie camera55 MP vs 50 MP
- Honor Magic9 has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 17 wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Xiaomi 17 is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (100W vs 80W) and lighter body (191 g vs 209 g). The Honor Magic9 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh).
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Faster wired charging: 100W vs 80W · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic9 or Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (100W vs 80W) and lighter body (191 g vs 209 g). The Honor Magic9 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh). BeastScore: Honor Magic9 90.0/100, Xiaomi 17 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic9 and Xiaomi 17?
Honor Magic9 has a 6.37-inch display and 8000 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 has a 6.3-inch display and 7000 mAh battery.
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