Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $709. Both devices score the same overall rating of 87/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10162
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (91/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $899
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 received the same MobileRank rating — 87/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $190. Xiaomi 17 was $190 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
Both devices scored 87/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 17 (95/100 vs 94/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.