Honor Magic4 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor Magic4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,294,871); the Honor Magic4 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2664 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor Magic4 by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (87/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (83/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.