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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. 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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3998145
- Lighter: 155g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 67/100)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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: 2160 Hz
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
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.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (82/100 vs 67/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.
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 84/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
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. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.