Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,182,664); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3182664
- Lighter: 155g vs 205g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Xiaomi 17T Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
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 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.