Honor 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 44
Design 60
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). 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 70 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Honor 70 Pro: The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2652 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
63
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).

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 70 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro (82/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Pro by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.