Honor 300 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Honor 300 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $470 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,508,188); the Honor 300 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 300 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Pro
Performance 83
Display 83
Camera 66
Battery 80
Portability 57
Value for money 82
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Honor 300 Pro better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $799

  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2508188
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 300 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Honor 300 Pro — 82/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; 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 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).

Honor 300 Pro: The Honor 300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 300 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2508188 3654776
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 80W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, MagicOS 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Launch price $470 $799
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
66
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Honor 300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Pro
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
80
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 300 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
76/100
2508188 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +31.4%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 300 Pro by 31.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 300 Pro
$470
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Launch price difference: $329. Honor 300 Pro was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 300 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 300 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor 300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 66/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Honor 300 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor 300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.