Honor X7a vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 215,798); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7a doesn't; the Honor X7a is noticeably lighter (196g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7a
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor X7a better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 219g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7a vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). 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 X7a (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7a | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X7a
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7a
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7a and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor X7a by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X7a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (97/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (81/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7a by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7a and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor X7a has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7a or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7a 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.