Honor Play 60 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Play 60 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 60 doesn't; the Honor Play 60 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 60
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Play 60 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 60 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 43/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 60 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 60
- 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 60
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 60
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 60 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Play 60 by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 60
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 60 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 60 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Play 60 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 60 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 60 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 60 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.