Honor X8e vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor X8e (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8e has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8e
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor X8e better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8e vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8e (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8e (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor X8e are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8e | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8e
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8e
- 7700 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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8e and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor X8e by 88.1% 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8e (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8e (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor X8e are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Honor X8e has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8e or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8e over the 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.