Honor Magic 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Verdict
Honor Magic 7 and Xiaomi 17 Max tie on the OH Rank at a score of 73. Honor Magic 7 wins on Screen; Xiaomi 17 Max wins on Performance. Xiaomi 17 Max is 1.8mm wider than Honor Magic 7. Xiaomi 17 Max is the more recent release, from May 21, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
73
73
Honor Magic 7
75.8mm (2.98in) · Nov 2024 · Rank #56
11+14+13+12+12+3+3+0+5+0 = 73
FLY
EDITORIAL: (weâre waiting for battery and camera test results â these scores are estimates) This is a cheaper version of 7 Pro. Same outstanding performance in the processing, battery and screen domain but no periscope tele camera and no desktop replacement feature. Sized as amazing Honor Magic 6 Pro > , this phone is a pleasure to use if your hand is big enough.
PROs
fast SD 8 Elite performance, a 2-day battery with 100W fast charging, >1500nits bright Dolby Vision screen, excellent main camera with the latest AI tricks, 7 years of OS updates
CONs
no AF selfie, inconsistent video recording, no memory expansion or desktop replacement (updated Apr 13, 2025)
Xiaomi 17 Max
77.6mm (3.06in) · May 21, 2026 · Rank #49
13+14+11+12+12+3+3+0+5+0 = 73
* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of screen and imaging performance) Xiaomi completes it's 17 series with a 5th phone. Similar to 17 Pro Max but with bigger battery and lesser imaging setup. With no secondary screen of Pro and Pro Max, expect outstanding endurance. Design is Xiaomi 15-like: understated and elegant with nice color options.
PROs
Xiaomi 15 understated design, excellent SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 performance, excellent 48hr endurance from a giant 8000mAh Si-C battery with sub-60min 100W (50W wireless) charging, sharp 420ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision, IP68 protection, very good pics from a 200MP 23mm OIS main + 50MP 70mm OIS periscope telephoto + 50MP 17mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) setup, feature loaded and mature HyperOS with 4 years of OS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 port with Display Port, OTG and screen sharing with Android, PC and MacOS, even car screen devices
CONs
sub-1100nits screen, no AF on average performing 32MP 21mm selfie, average video recording, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality, limited market availability
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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