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 2,043,529); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17T
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2043529
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- 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)
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $625
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
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 — 88/100, Xiaomi 17T — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2043529 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 6403 | |
| 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 17T by 97.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $176. Xiaomi 17T was $176 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.