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 50/100 (a 39-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 593,849); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 17
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 17, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 48/100). 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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2328 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 646.0% 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 (97/100 vs 48/100).
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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
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 — 50/100.
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 (97/100 vs 48/100).
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.