Honor X8a vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 219g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 100MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (76/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor X8a by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (90/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (76/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.