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; launch prices were $625 and $799. Both devices score the same overall rating of 88/100. 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3654776
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Max received the same MobileRank rating — 88/100. Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
Both devices scored 88/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic8 (98/100 vs 97/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 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, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.