Honor 20S vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 20S (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 565,851); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20S doesn't; the Honor 20S is noticeably lighter (172g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20S
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor 20S better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 219g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20S vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 20S (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20S | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20S
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20S
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20S and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 20S by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 20S (81/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (89/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20S by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20S and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20S 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.