Honor X8e vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor X8e (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7700); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8e
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor X8e better?
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8e vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8e (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8e (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8e is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8e | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8e
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8e
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8e and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor X8e by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (97/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8e (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8e (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8e is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8e by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8e and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor X8e has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8e 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.