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 1,007,140); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- 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)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
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 59/100). 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 59/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 300.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 59/100).
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 those who care about battery life.