Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5850); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,023,211); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 159); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Better camera (91/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 24.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor Magic8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.