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).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

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.

Frequently asked questions
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.