Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1090 and $709. 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 7000); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10162
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1090
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Xiaomi 17, 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 — 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, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (63/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Xiaomi 17 by 21.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $381. Xiaomi 17 was $381 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (63/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design edges out the Xiaomi 17 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?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.