Honor 70 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).
Honor 70
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 178g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor 70
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (88/100 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 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (90/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (83/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (77/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.