Honor X9e Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 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 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 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 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9e Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9e Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 59/100). 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 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9e Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9e Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1008325 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 X9e Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor X9e Pro by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9e Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9e Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9e Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Honor X9e Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9e Pro 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 X9e Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9e Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. 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.