Honor X6e vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor X6e (2026) 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 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); 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 X6e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6e
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor X6e better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 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 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- 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 62/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6e vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). 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 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X6e (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X6e (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6e is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6e | 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 | 7500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X6e
- 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 X6e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6e and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor X6e by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X6e (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X6e (90/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6e is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6e by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6e and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor X6e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6e 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.