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 51/100 (a 37-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 600,942); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $625
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Redmi Note 17 — 68/100; 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 (98/100 vs 47/100). 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 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2210 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 17 by 571.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $440. Redmi Note 17 was $440 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 47/100).
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 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
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 — 51/100.
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 47/100).
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. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.