Honor Magic4 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic4 (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 — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,290,942); the Honor Magic4 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Honor Magic4
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2664 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic4 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic4 by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic4
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (88/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (90/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (83/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (51/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.