Honor 600 (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 600 (China) (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 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 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 (China) has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 8000); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,329,936); the Honor 600 (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600 (China)
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor 600 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 8000 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (China) (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 600 (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (China) (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 600 (China) (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 (China) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1329936 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2728 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×74.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600 (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 600 (China)
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2728
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600 (China)
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 600 (China) by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 600 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (China) (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600 (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (China) (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 600 (China) (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (China) by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 600 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 600 (China) is a better fit for active users. 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.