Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 17T
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,026,828); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (100/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi 17T by 118.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (100/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 17T?
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 is a better fit for active users.