Honor X8d vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 467,392); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Honor X8d
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $999
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, 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 X8d (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $999 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 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 X8d and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor X8d by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $779. Honor X8d was $779 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (89/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor X8d 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.