Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $899 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,026,828).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5850 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $899
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Xiaomi 17T by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Xiaomi 17T was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (91/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (82/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T?
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 is a better fit for active users.