Honor Play20C vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Play20C (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610, 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 31/100 (a 57-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play20C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play20C
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play20C better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 219g
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play20C vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). 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 "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play20C | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 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 | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play20C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play20C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play20C
- 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play20C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (89/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play20C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play20C and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Play20C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play20C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play20C 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.