Honor 10X lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Honor 10X lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.3mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 10X lite

Performance 25
Display 56
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 41
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Honor 10X lite better?

  • Lighter: 206g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 35/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 343622
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 10X lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor 10X lite Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 710A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 343622 3998145
Geekbench Single 318 3639
Geekbench Multi 1201 11047
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 165.7×76.9×9.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Honor 10X lite

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor 10X lite

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Honor 10X lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 10X lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 10X lite HiSilicon Kirin 710A
35/100
343622 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +91.4%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 10X lite by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 10X lite

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (98/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (81/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (89/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 10X lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 10X lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Honor 10X lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 10X lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 10X lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Honor 10X lite over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

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.