Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 3,950,082); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 3950082
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $899
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by 0.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $7. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $7 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.