Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,600,724); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3600724
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better camera (93/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 12.1% 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, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.