Honor 400 Smart vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 400 Smart (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 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 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 617,626); the Honor 400 Smart is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Smart
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor 400 Smart better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Smart vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (61/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Smart | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Smart
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Smart and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 400 Smart by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 400 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (61/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Smart or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Smart and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 400 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Smart or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Smart or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Smart 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.