Honor X9e Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 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 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9e Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8000 mAh
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9e Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 59/100). 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 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9e Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9e Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1008325 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9e Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor X9e Pro by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9e Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9e Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9e Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9e Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor X9e Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9e Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9e Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9e Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. 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.