Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,294,871); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 242g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 242 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. 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.