Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1090 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably lighter (224g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Lighter: 224g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1090
- Better portability (42/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $198. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $198 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 Ultra (China) 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.