Honor X7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Honor X7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 421,228); the Honor X7 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7
Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 54
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Honor X7 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $799

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Honor X7: The Honor X7 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X7 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 421228 3654776
Geekbench Single 412 3640
Geekbench Multi 1410 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 61
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 198 g 219 g
Price $200 $799
Camera comparison
Honor X7
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Honor X7
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Honor X7
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X7 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
31/100
421228 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +88.5%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor X7 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X7
$200
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $599. Honor X7 is cheaper by $599.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (97/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (81/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (90/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (90/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor X7 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Honor X7 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor X7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.