Honor 500 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $380 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Honor 500
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6694
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $380 | $999 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 500 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 500 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $619. Honor 500 is cheaper by $619.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (52/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.