Honor X8 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor X8 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 477,542); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 52); the Honor X8 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor X8 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (87/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor X8 5G by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (87/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor X8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
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.