Honor X6c vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor X6c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 358,608); the Honor X6c is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6c
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor X6c better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (55/100 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 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6c 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 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X6c (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6c notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6c | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6c
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X6c
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6c
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6c and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor X6c by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X6c (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6c (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6c notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6c or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6c by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6c and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor X6c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6c or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6c or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6c 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.