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; estimated prices are $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 3,274,157).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3274157
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10162
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $625 vs $709
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 86/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Honor Magic8 scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| Price | $625 | $709 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 17 by 23.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $84. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $84.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).
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.