Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 89/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,600,724); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3600724
- Lighter: 155g vs 226g
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (93/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 89/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 23.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Both devices scored 89/100. They are identical on performance — 97/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (100/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.