Honor Magic4 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic4 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic4 Lite is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Magic4 Lite better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Lite
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic4 Lite by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (90/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic4 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
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.