Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,654,776); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 219g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3654776
- Lighter: 155g vs 219g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17 Max received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 21.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (83/100 vs 67/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (100/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic8 Pro Air.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.