Honor 300 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 300 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $580 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 76/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,423,624); the Honor 300 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Honor 300 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $580 vs $999
- Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2423624
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor 300 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor 300 Ultra — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2423624 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $580 | $999 |
Honor 300 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 300 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor 300 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 300 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 300 Ultra by 39.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $419. Honor 300 Ultra was $419 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor 300 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.