Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1090 and $999. Both devices score the same overall rating of 88/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7200); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,950,082); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3950082
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7200 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1090
- Better portability (48/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max received the same MobileRank rating — 88/100. Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (48/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (48/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Both devices scored 88/100. They are identical on performance — 98/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (48/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
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. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.