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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8d
Performance 33
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 73
Value for money 52
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Honor X8d better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $999

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Honor X8d: The Honor X8d 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Honor X8d
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor X8d
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Honor X8d
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X8d and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X8d Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
47/100
467392 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +88.3%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor X8d by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8d
$220
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Launch price difference: $779. Honor X8d was $779 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.