Honor 80 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 80 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, 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 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 671,241); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 80 SE doesn't; the Honor 80 SE is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80 SE
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor 80 SE better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 219g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 80 SE vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor 80 SE are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (77/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 80 SE | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×73.4×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 80 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 80 SE
- 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 80 SE
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 80 SE and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 80 SE by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 80 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (97/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor 80 SE are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (90/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 SE significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (77/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 80 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 80 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 80 SE has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor 80 SE 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.