Honor X7e vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 40/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 358,383); the Honor X7e is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Honor X7e
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor X7e — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X7e (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor X7e | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $999 |
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X7e and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor X7e by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Honor X7e was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (91/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X7e (89/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X7e by 50 points (90/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor X7e is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.