Honor Magic8 vs Redmi 17C
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 358,608); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi 17C
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $625
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi 17C, the Honor Magic8 scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi 17C — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi 17C by 1025.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $525. Redmi 17C was $525 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.