Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $625 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 83/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,323,591).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3323591
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 5 points higher (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 78/100; 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 17T Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3323591 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 21.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $274. Honor Magic8 was $274 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 17T Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
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 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.