Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $899 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 809,091); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 809091
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $899
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 809091 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $230 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 289.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $669. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $669 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.