Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs HONOR X9b

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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· 2025

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery100/100

· 2024

HONOR X9b

$349

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera90/100

Battery92/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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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

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

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Xiaomi 17 Pro Max	HONOR X9b
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.9"	6.78"
Resolution & Density	2868x1320 (460 ppi)	2388x1080 (385 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	3,500 nits peak	2,000 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 16	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.67, OIS, Light Fusion 950L	108 MP, f/1.75
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2.4	5 MP, f/2.2
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	50 MP, f/2.2	16 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	162.9 x 77.6 x 8 mm	165.1 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm
Weight	219 g	185 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	IP68	IP53
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	7,500 mAh	5,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	100W wired fast charging	35W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	50W wireless charging	Not supported
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 7	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	6.0	5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
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	$999	$349

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

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

When to buy HONOR X9b:

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

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs HONOR X9b

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

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to HONOR X9b (90.0/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 7,500 mAh (+1,700 mAh more) and Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 35W.