Honor Magic4 vs Xiaomi 17

The Honor Magic4 (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 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,290,942).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 54
Battery 49
Portability 51
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Honor Magic4 better?

  • Overall rating 62/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

Honor Magic4: The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1290942 3274157
Geekbench Single 1675 3566
Geekbench Multi 4453 10162
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2664 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
62/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +60.6%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Magic4 by 60.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (95/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (81/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (87/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Honor Magic4 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.