Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $625 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 84/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,654,776).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3654776
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $625 vs $799
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 88/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 2 points higher (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $625 | $799 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 10.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $174.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (43/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 84/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.