Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 17
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 593,849); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 17
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $625
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; 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 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 17 by 579.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Redmi Note 17 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.