Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $999. Both devices score the same overall rating of 88/100. Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,998,145).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3998145
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $999
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max received the same MobileRank rating — 88/100. Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by 1.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Honor Magic8 was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Both devices scored 88/100. They are identical on performance — 98/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Honor Magic8 (56/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.