Honor X80i vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, 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 — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X80i leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X80i (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 7000 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 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X80i
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (87/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X80i (82/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X80i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Honor X80i 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.