Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $1090 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7200); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 876,983).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7200 mAh
- Lighter: 226g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1090
- Better portability (38/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 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 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 876983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 350.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $860. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $860 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (92/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.