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).

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 86
Portability 60
Value for money
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Performance 60
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor 500 Pro (China): The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • 9210 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 500 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
60/100 -208.2%
1012134 AnTuTu

Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 208.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.