Honor X8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 38/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 219g).
Honor X8
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $999
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $999 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 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
We compared Honor X8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor X8 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $739. Honor X8 was $739 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (89/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 26/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 52 points (90/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor X8 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.