Honor Play10C vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Play10C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 528,398); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play10C doesn't; the Honor Play10C is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play10C
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play10C better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play10C vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play10C (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10C is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play10C | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play10C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play10C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play10C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 Play10C and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Play10C by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play10C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play10C (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (89/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10C is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play10C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play10C and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Play10C has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play10C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10C 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.