Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,998,145); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3998145
- Lighter: 155g vs 219g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by 10.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.