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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 87/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5850); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 87/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic8 Pro

Performance 94
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 86

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

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: 3950082 vs 3023211
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5850 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $899

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

The Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) received the same MobileRank rating — 87/100. Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, 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, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 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 3023211 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
91
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP 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
87/100
3023211 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +23.5%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 23.5% 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 94/100).

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)?

Both devices scored 87/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (98/100 vs 94/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, 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.