Honor WIN RT2 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 81/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 8000); the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 3,654,776); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 3654776
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 8000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 219g vs 238g
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 10.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor WIN RT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (97/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Honor WIN RT2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.