Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,012,134); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1180
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3501
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1012134 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1180 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3501 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 208.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.