Honor X50 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor X50 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 737,054); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50 doesn't; the Honor X50 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor X50 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X50 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X50 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X50 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X50
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X50
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X50 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor X50 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X50 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X50 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor X50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X50 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X50 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X50 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.