Honor 600 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 600 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $549 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,038,473); the Honor 600 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor 600 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $999
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3038473
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Honor 600 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3038473 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED LTPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2600x1200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 600 Pro
- 6.6" OLED LTPS
- Resolution: 2600x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:25 hrs, total 29:53 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 600 Pro by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Honor 600 Pro was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Honor 600 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 600 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, 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, budget-conscious buyers.