Honor Magic7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,967,184); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2967184
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic7 by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic7 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Honor Magic7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, 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, budget-conscious buyers.