Honor Play 8T vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 573,460); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't; the Honor Play 8T is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8T
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 8T better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 573460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2020
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 573460 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8T and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Play 8T by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (81/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (89/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.