Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,950,082); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3950082
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $892
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Overall rating 87/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Honor Magic8 scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Ultra (China) 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 Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $267. Honor Magic8 was $267 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 Ultra (China) 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 Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.