Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2025

Honor Magic8

$850

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery100/100

· 2025

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery100/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor Magic8:

✓20g lighter chassis (199g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$149 lower launch MSRP ($850 vs $999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:

✓Larger 7,500 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Honor Magic8	Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO OLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.58"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	2808x1256 (460 ppi)	2868x1320 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	5,000 nits peak	3,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 16	Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.6, OIS	50 MP, f/1.67, OIS, Light Fusion 950L
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2	50 MP, f/2.4
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	50 MP, f/2	50 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	158.6 x 75.3 x 8.2 mm	162.9 x 77.6 x 8 mm
Weight	199 g	219 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP69	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	7,000 mAh	7,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	100W wired fast charging	100W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	50W wireless charging	50W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$850	$999

Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor Magic8 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor Magic8 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor Magic8:

Brighter screen: 5,000 nits peak vs 3,500 nits · Lighter body: 199g (20g lighter in hand)

When to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro Max:

Larger battery capacity: 7,500 mAh (+500 mAh more) · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Honor Magic8 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

Honor Magic8 leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (90.0/100), driven by advantages in Brighter screen: 5,000 nits peak vs 3,500 nits and Lighter body: 199g (20g lighter in hand).