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 56/100 (a 32-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 876,983); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 17 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $625
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100; 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 Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100). 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 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 876983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 360.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $395. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $395 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).
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 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
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 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
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.