Honor 300 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Honor 300 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 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 60/100 (a 28-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 991,834); the Honor 300 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 300 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 300

Performance 58
Display 83
Camera 45
Battery 65
Portability 84
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Honor 300 better?

  • Lighter: 175g vs 219g

  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 991834
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 300 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 300 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (84/100 vs 40/100).

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 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 991834 3654776
Geekbench Single 1131 3639
Geekbench Multi 3111 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2664 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 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 161.0×74.2×7.0 mm —
Weight 175 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Honor 300

  • Main: 50MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
45
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Honor 300

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2664
  • 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

  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

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

Honor 300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
60/100
991834 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +72.9%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 300 by 72.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 300

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (97/100 vs 58/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (90/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 300 (90/100 vs 65/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (84/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 300 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 300 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Honor 300 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Honor 300 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.