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 — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-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 Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 219g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). 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 (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 70 by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
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 (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
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 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 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.