Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,012,134); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1180
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3501
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (56/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1012134 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1180 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3501 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 298.9% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.