Honor 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $500 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,463,370); the Honor 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Honor 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $500 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $500 | $799 |
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor 90 Pro by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. Honor 90 Pro is cheaper by $299.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (88/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (90/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (83/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (51/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.