Honor 60 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Honor 60 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, 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 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 671,241); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 60 SE doesn't; the Honor 60 SE is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 60 SE

Performance 50
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

What makes Honor 60 SE better?

  • Lighter: 175g vs 219g

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 671241
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1003
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2423
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 60 SE vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor 60 SE are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 60 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (77/100 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 60 SE Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 900 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 671241 3654776
Geekbench Single 1003 3639
Geekbench Multi 2423 11047
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 5.0, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.3×73.4×7.7 mm —
Weight 175 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Honor 60 SE

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Display comparison

Honor 60 SE

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Honor 60 SE

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 60 SE and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 60 SE MediaTek Dimensity 900
51/100
671241 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +81.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 60 SE by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 60 SE

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (97/100 vs 50/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor 60 SE are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (90/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (90/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 60 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (77/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 60 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 60 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor 60 SE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 60 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 60 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 50/100).

Should you choose the Honor 60 SE 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.