Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic8 RSR vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Comparison between Honor Magic8 RSR and Xiaomi 17 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Battery & charging | 9.0 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic8 RSR, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,000 nits
- against 3,500 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 458 ppi
- against 420 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP68
Xiaomi 17 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 7,200 mAh
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against OLED
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.61 GHz Best value | 4.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,027,702 | 4,027,702 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | 2x4.61 GHz ARM + 6x3.63 GHz ARM | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Green | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 161.2 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 219 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Ceramics | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Titanium |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,200 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W Best value | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 22.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits Best value | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.71″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,256 px Best value | 1,200 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,808 px Best value | 2,608 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 458 ppi Best value | 420 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, 4320Hz PWM, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, King Kong Diamond JuRhino Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Dragontrail Glass, Xiaomi Longjing Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 16 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 5 years |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, MIHC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Satellite Connectivity | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, UWB, VoLTE, VoNR, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | — | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Magic8 RSR | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 2605EPN8EC |
