Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi 17C
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 358,383); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 206g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 206g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi 17C, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi 17C by 1136.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (96/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 17C — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.