Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 17 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro wins 1 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9090
- CameraTie9191
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie100100
- BatteryTie100100
- DisplayTie9090
- ConnectivityXiaomi 17 Pro95100
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueTie6868
- Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 6,300 mAh
- Honor Magic8 has the bigger screen6.58" vs 6.3"
- Xiaomi 17 Pro is lighter192 g vs 199 g
- Xiaomi 17 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
- Honor Magic8 is better protected from water and dustIP69 vs IP68
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 17 Pro wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its lighter body (192 g vs 199 g) and newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4). The Honor Magic8 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 6,300 mAh).
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 6,300 mAh · Brighter screen: 5,000 nits vs 3,500 nits
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic8 or Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its lighter body (192 g vs 199 g) and newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4). The Honor Magic8 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 6,300 mAh). BeastScore: Honor Magic8 90.0/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro?
Honor Magic8 has a 6.58-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 6300 mAh battery.
How do Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro compare for speed?
Honor Magic8 scores 90/100 for performance; Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 90/100.
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