Head to head

Honor X9e Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance. The Honor X9e Pro still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Honor X9e Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 409,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes it by 7.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Honor X9e Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Honor X9e Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Honor X9e Pro costs PKR 285,000 less.
  • Honor X9e Pro packs a 5,600 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra charges 10W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Honor X9e Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Honor X9e Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification Honor X9e Pro Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 124,999 Cheaper PKR 409,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import)
Dimensions 162.2 x 77.0 x 8.1 mm 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm
Weight 203 g Better ~225–235 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 dust and water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.8 inches
Resolution 1.5K (2788 × 1280 pixels) 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type OLED 120Hz, 10-bit, 10,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, HDR LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 812 Adreno (next-gen)
Operating system Android 16 MagicOS 10 Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB (Up to 16GB virtual RAM through HONOR RAM Turbo) 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide, LED Flash Better 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.45, wide, 1080p 32 MP Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-carbon battery (Li-Po), non-removable. 11,000 mAh Better Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected)
Wired charging 80W wired fast charging, 27W wired reverse charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (5G + 5G). Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LE Audio 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass. Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected)

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Honor X9e Pro or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.3 points. It wins on performance. Honor X9e Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Honor X9e Pro and Xiaomi 16 Ultra in Pakistan?

Honor X9e Pro is listed at PKR 124,999 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra at PKR 409,999. That makes Honor X9e Pro cheaper by PKR 285,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Honor X9e Pro or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Honor X9e Pro leads on battery. Honor X9e Pro carries a 11000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Ultra a 5400 mAh cell, with 80W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Honor X9e Pro or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X9e Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) while Xiaomi 16 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.