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Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

What Magic8 Pro does better (14) and where 17 Ultra (China) wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Honor Magic8 Pro
Honor · 2025Magic8 Pro
9.7Score
14 advantages≈ $1,100
Higher score
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Xiaomi · 202517 Ultra (China)
9.7Score
6 advantages≈ $920
9.1Display9.1
9.6Performance9.5
9.6Camera9.8
9.8Battery9.7
9.8Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Magic8 Pro17 Ultra (China)
75 × 161.28.377.6 × 162.98.3
Magic8 Pro17 Ultra (China)Difference
Height161.2 mm162.9 mm−1.7 mm
Width75 mm77.6 mm−2.6 mm
Thickness8.3 mm8.3 mm=
Weight219 g224 g−5 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Magic8 Pro better than 17 Ultra (China)?

  1. AnTuTu score3,647,824 vs 2,777,490+31%
  2. Wired charging120 W vs 90 W+33%
  3. Peak brightness6,000 nits vs 3,500 nits+71%
  4. Battery capacity7,100 mAh vs 6,800 mAh+4%
  5. Measured brightness1,837 nits vs 1,132 nits+62%
  6. eSIMYes · 17 Ultra (China): No
  7. Pixel density458 ppi vs 416 ppi+10%
  8. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme7,121 vs 6,948+2%
  9. Weight219 g vs 224 g+2%
  10. Wireless charging power80 W vs 50 W+60%
  11. Loudspeaker loudness-22 LUFS vs -26.6 LUFS+-17%
  12. Bluetooth6 vs 5.4+11%

Why is 17 Ultra (China) better than Magic8 Pro?

  1. Active use (test)19.1 h vs 21.5 h+13%
  2. Storage (base)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  3. Max video4K vs 8K
  4. Optical zoom3.7× vs 4.2×+14%
  5. Screen size6.7″ vs 6.9″+3%
  6. Screen-to-body ratio89.6% vs 92.3%+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor Magic8 ProHonor Magic8 Pro≈ $1,1009.7
Design
Weight219 g224 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.3 mm
Height161.2 mm162.9 mm
Width75 mm77.6 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackPlasticSilicone polymer
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionNanoCrystal Shield (INT); Giant Rhino Glass (China)—
ColoursSunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black, WhiteBlack, White, Starlit Green, Purple
Display
Screen size6.7″6.9″
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,256 px1,200 px
Resolution (height)2,808 px2,608 px
Pixel density458 ppi416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness6,000 nits3,500 nits
Measured brightness1,837 nits1,132 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.6%92.3%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.6 GHz4.6 GHz
GPUAdreno 840Adreno 840
AnTuTu score3,647,8242,777,490
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,79410,896
3DMark Wild Life Extreme7,1216,948
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB512 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.6f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.3"1"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3.7×4.2×
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate120 fps120 fps
Selfie camera50 MP50 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity7,100 mAh6,800 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)19.1 h21.5 h
Wired charging120 W90 W
Charged in 30 min81%—
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power80 W50 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth65.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Satellite messagingYesYes
Infrared portYes—
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-22 LUFS-26.6 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display, ultrasonic
3D face unlockYes—
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagicOS 10HyperOS 3
Major OS updates promised7—
EU label
Energy classA—
Battery charge cycles1,600—
Endurance per cycle64 h—
Repairability classB—
Drop resistance classB—
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