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 — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5850); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,147,042); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).

The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 95
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • 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?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3147042
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5850 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $899

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
  • 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 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). 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).

Honor Magic8 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.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3147042 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
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
91
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3147042 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +20.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro
$899
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $7. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $7 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).

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 1 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 88/100, 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.