Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,294,871); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 242g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic4 Ultimate are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic4 Ultimate are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.