Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,007,140); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3481
- Lighter: 155g vs 230g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 339.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
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 Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.