Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 876,983); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 226g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (100/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 876983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 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
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 405.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17 Pro 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 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (100/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.