Honor 600 Elite vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Honor 600 Elite (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 4 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 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Elite has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 593,849).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Elite by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 600 Elite

Performance 48
Display 55
Camera 39
Battery 64
Portability —
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

What makes Honor 600 Elite better?

  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 8000 mAh

  • Overall rating 49/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 593849
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 600 Elite vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Elite (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 600 Elite (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Elite (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 600 Elite (90/100 vs 64/100).

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 600 Elite Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 593849 3654776
Geekbench Single 952 3639
Geekbench Multi 2328 11047
Display 6.9" TFT LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1592 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8100 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1020 nits 3500 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Weight — 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Honor 600 Elite

  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 5MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Display comparison

Honor 600 Elite

  • 6.9" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1592
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Battery and charging

Honor 600 Elite

  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 600 Elite and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 600 Elite Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
49/100
593849 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +83.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 600 Elite by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 600 Elite

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Elite (97/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 600 Elite (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Elite (90/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 600 Elite (90/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 600 Elite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Elite by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 600 Elite and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor 600 Elite has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Elite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Elite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Honor 600 Elite 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.