Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi Note 17
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $899 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 600,942); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $899
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 17, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Redmi Note 17 — 68/100; 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 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $185 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 by 423.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $714. Redmi Note 17 was $714 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi Note 17?
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?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi Note 17?
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 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.