Honor Play6T vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Honor Play6T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play6T doesn't; the Honor Play6T is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Play6T

Performance 40
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 54
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Honor Play6T better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 219g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Play6T 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 40/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Play6T Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 515647 3654776
Geekbench Single 690 3639
Geekbench Multi 1736 11047
Display 6.7" TFT LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm —
Weight 198 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Honor Play6T

  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Honor Play6T

  • 6.7" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Honor Play6T

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Play6T and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Play6T MediaTek Dimensity 700
38/100
515647 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +85.9%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Play6T by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Play6T

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (97/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (90/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Play6T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Play6T and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor Play6T has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Play6T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Play6T or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Honor Play6T 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.