Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 809,091); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 809091
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $625
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 809091 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $230 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 399.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $395. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $395 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
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 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.