Honor 8A Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 8A Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8A Pro doesn't; the Honor 8A Pro is noticeably lighter (150g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor 8A Pro better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 219g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 19/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A Pro
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A Pro
- 6.1" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A Pro
- 3020 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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 8A Pro by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8A Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (81/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 8A Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A Pro 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 8A Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A Pro over the 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, budget-conscious buyers.