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; estimated prices are $625 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 82/100 (a 4-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 3,593,401); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3593401
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $625 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 72/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 4 points higher (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $625 | $999 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $374. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $374.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (43/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by just 4 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 86/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 84/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (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. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.