Honor 8A vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $140 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 219g).
Honor 8A
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 150g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $799
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 22/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (100/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 150 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $799 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 8A and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 8A by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $659. Honor 8A was $659 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use. 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.