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; estimated prices are $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 88/100 (a 2-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 3,147,042); 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).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $899 vs $999
- Better camera (91/100 vs 87/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3147042
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 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, HyperOS 3 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $899 | $999 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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: 2160 Hz
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
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 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Honor Magic8 Pro is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
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 2 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 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
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.