Honor 20i vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 20i (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 336,905); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20i doesn't; the Honor 20i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20i
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor 20i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 219g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20i vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (97/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 20i (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (81/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20i | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20i
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 20i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20i
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20i and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 20i by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (97/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 20i (81/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (90/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (81/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20i by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20i and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 20i has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20i over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.