Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 17
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 600,942); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 17, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 17 by 637.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 17?
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 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.