Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max: Which is Better?

Compare specifications, features, prices, and find out which device is the right choice for you.

Honor

Honor Magic 5 Pro

103999

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 17 Max

79990

Overall Winner

Specification Comparison

Feature	Honor Magic 5 Pro	Xiaomi 17 Max
Display	6.81 inches, Color OLED Screen (1B Colors)	6.9 inches, Color LTPO AMOLED Screen
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Storage	512 GB	256 GB
Main Camera	50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle)50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide)50 MP ƒ/3 (Telephoto)(Depth Sensor)TOF 3D	200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle)23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto)70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide)17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Front Camera	12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide)TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)Punch Hole	32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)Punch Hole
Battery	5100 mAh	8000 mAh
Operating System	Android v13	Android v16
Price	103999	79990

Pros of Honor Magic 5 Pro

Capable 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle)50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide)50 MP ƒ/3 (Telephoto)(Depth Sensor)TOF 3D main camera for quality shots
Vibrant Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) display with deep blacks and rich colors
Flagship-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 for top performance
Generous 512 GB storage for apps, media and files
Dust and water resistant for durability

Pros of Xiaomi 17 Max

High-resolution 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle)23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto)70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide)17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm main camera for detailed photos
High-quality 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)Punch Hole selfie camera
Vibrant Color LTPO AMOLED Screen display with deep blacks and rich colors
Flagship-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for top performance
Dust and water resistant for durability
Quality audio with Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision

Cons of Honor Magic 5 Pro

No significant drawbacks for most users

Cons of Xiaomi 17 Max

No significant drawbacks for most users

Verdict: Which Should You Buy?

The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out as the better overall choice. The Honor Magic 5 Pro features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 while the Xiaomi 17 Max comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. In terms of pricing, the Honor Magic 5 Pro is at 103999 and the Xiaomi 17 Max is at 79990. Your choice depends on your priorities - consider the pros and cons above to make the right decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between Honor Magic 5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max?

Honor Magic 5 Pro features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 with 12 GB RAM, while Xiaomi 17 Max comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12 GB RAM. Honor Magic 5 Pro has a 6.81 inches display, while Xiaomi 17 Max has a 6.9 inches display.

Which has a better camera?

Both phones have capable cameras. The Honor Magic 5 Pro has a 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle)50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide)50 MP ƒ/3 (Telephoto)(Depth Sensor)TOF 3D main camera, while the Xiaomi 17 Max has a 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle)23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto)70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide)17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm main camera.

Which has better battery life?

The Honor Magic 5 Pro has a 5100 mAh battery, while the Xiaomi 17 Max has a 8000 mAh battery.

Which is more affordable?

The Honor Magic 5 Pro is priced at 103999, while the Xiaomi 17 Max costs 79990.

Which should I buy?

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