Honor 10 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 10 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 24/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 336,905); the Honor 10 Lite is noticeably lighter (162g vs 219g).
Honor 10 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 162g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $999
- Better portability (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 10 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 10 Lite — 6/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 10 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $999 |
Honor 10 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 10 Lite
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor 10 Lite
- 3400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 10 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 10 Lite by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $779. Honor 10 Lite was $779 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite by 66 points (90/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.