Honor Play 4T vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Play 4T (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 4T doesn't; the Honor Play 4T is noticeably lighter (176g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 4T
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Play 4T better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 219g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 4T vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 4T | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 176 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 4T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 4T
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 4T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 4T and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Play 4T by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 4T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (72/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 4T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 4T and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Play 4T has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 4T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 4T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 4T 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.