Honor Play 3e vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 219g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 69 points higher (88/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 146 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Play 3e by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 69 points (88/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e 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.