Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 5.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (91/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 17T Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T 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. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.