Honor 8A vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $140 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 22/100 (a 68-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 Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 219g).
Honor 8A
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 150g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $999
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- 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 8A vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (90/100 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). Value score: Honor 8A — 22/100, 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 8A (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 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 | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $999 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor 8A
- 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
We compared Honor 8A and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 8A by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $859. Honor 8A was $859 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 68 points (90/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A 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 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 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 8A 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.