Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,248,535).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10162
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $709
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Honor Magic8 scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 17 by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $84. Honor Magic8 was $84 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 17 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?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.