Honor 90 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 — 90/100 vs 39/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 530,583); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 73); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).
Honor 90 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 219g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $220 | — |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 90 Lite by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (87/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (89/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 51 points (90/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 Lite 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.