Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 17T
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,026,828); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $625
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 17T by 99.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $176. Xiaomi 17T was $176 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 17T?
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 is a better fit for active users.