Honor 90 Smart vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) 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 — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5330); the main camera is 108 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 79); the Honor 90 Smart is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). 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 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Smart and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor 90 Smart by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 90 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (81/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (87/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (89/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Smart 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 Smart 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.