Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 3,023,211); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 164); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 16.0% 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 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.