HONOR X9b vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

HONOR X9b

$349

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera90/100

Battery92/100

· 2025

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery100/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy HONOR X9b:

✓34g lighter chassis (185g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$650 lower launch MSRP ($349 vs $999)
✓108MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:

✓Larger 7,500 mAh battery capacity (+1,700 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	HONOR X9b	Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.78"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	2388x1080 (385 ppi)	2868x1320 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	3,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	108 MP, f/1.75	50 MP, f/1.67, OIS, Light Fusion 950L
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	5 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/2.4
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP, f/2.45	50 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	165.1 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm	162.9 x 77.6 x 8 mm
Weight	185 g	219 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP53	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,800 mAh	7,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	35W wired fast charging	100W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	50W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.1	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$349	$999

Editorial Lab Verdict

HONOR X9b edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, HONOR X9b ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 90/100 camera rating.

When to buy HONOR X9b:

Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 50 MP · Lighter body: 185g (34g lighter in hand)

When to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:

Larger battery capacity: 7,500 mAh (+1,700 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 35W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: HONOR X9b vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Which phone is better: HONOR X9b or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

HONOR X9b leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (90.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 50 MP and Lighter body: 185g (34g lighter in hand).