Honor Magic7 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $550 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 78/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5650); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,119,308); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Honor Magic7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $892

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5650 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 9 points higher (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).

Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic7 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3942923
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1256 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5650 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 80W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 224 g
Launch price $550 $892
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic7 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +20.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor Magic7 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic7
$550
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $342. Honor Magic7 was $342 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 (87/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Honor Magic7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.