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HONOR 90 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2023

HONOR 90

$549

89.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

89.8

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera95/100

Battery88/100

· 2025

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery100/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy HONOR 90:

✓36g lighter chassis (183g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$450 lower launch MSRP ($549 vs $999)
✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:

✓Larger 7,500 mAh battery capacity (+2,500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	HONOR 90	Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	OLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.7"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	2664x1200 (431 ppi)	2868x1320 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,500 nits peak	3,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	200 MP, f/1.9, Samsung HP3	50 MP, f/1.67, OIS, Light Fusion 950L
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/2.4
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	50 MP, f/2.4	50 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	161.9 x 74 x 7.8 mm	162.9 x 77.6 x 8 mm
Weight	183 g	219 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP54	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	7,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	66W wired fast charging	100W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	50W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$549	$999

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy HONOR 90:

Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 50 MP · Lighter body: 183g (36g lighter in hand)

When to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 89.8 · Larger battery capacity: 7,500 mAh (+2,500 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: HONOR 90 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Which phone is better: HONOR 90 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to HONOR 90 (89.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 89.8 and Larger battery capacity: 7,500 mAh (+2,500 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between HONOR 90 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

HONOR 90 is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 7500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between HONOR 90 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, HONOR 90 scores 95/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions: HONOR 90 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Which phone is better: HONOR 90 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

What are the primary battery and display differences between HONOR 90 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

How do the camera capabilities compare between HONOR 90 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

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