Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh…
Honor
Magic 8 Ultimate
$1,299
8categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
3categories won
8 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Xiaomi 17 Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Ultimate leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 17 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Magic 8 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Magic 8 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.
17 Pro wins on budget and value at $999 compared to $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Magic 8 Ultimate vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | — | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,060,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10420 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GBWinner | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.7xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 66 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 5 years | 5 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,299 | $999Winner |
Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Equipped with an OmniVision OV50K LOFIC 1-inch sensor, 200MP periscope telephoto, 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, and a 6,600 mAh battery, the Magic 8 Ultimate sets new limits for mobile imaging and stamina.
- Display
- 6.81"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,600mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh