Honor 300 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 300 Ultra (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 $580 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 2,237,843); the Honor 300 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor 300 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $580 vs $799
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2237843
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Ultra 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 82/100). 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 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 300 Ultra 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 Ultra (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 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2237843 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | 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 | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $580 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 300 Ultra by 38.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $219. Honor 300 Ultra was $219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 300 Ultra 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 Ultra (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 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 300 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Ultra 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 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.