Honor 7C vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 18/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 176,718); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 219g).
Honor 7C
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 164g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $999
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7C — 6/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (98/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 7C | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $999 |
Honor 7C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 7C
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor 7C
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 7C and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 7C by 95.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $829. Honor 7C was $829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (98/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 72 points (90/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 7C 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, budget-conscious buyers.