Honor 70 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 115); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). 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 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (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 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 115 159
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 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 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 178 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • 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
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
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
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 (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 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (87/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (82/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Honor 70 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.