Honor X5c Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor X5c Plus (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 358,608); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c Plus doesn't; the Honor X5c Plus is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5c Plus
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor X5c Plus better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5c Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5c Plus | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5c Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5c Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5c Plus
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5c Plus and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor X5c Plus by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5c Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5c Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5c Plus by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5c Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor X5c Plus has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5c Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5c Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5c Plus 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.