Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Honor Magic8 Pro
Comparison between Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Honor Magic8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 9.8 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 7,100 mAh
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.3 mm
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Glass
- against Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- Waterproof Depth
- 6 m
- against 1.5 m
Honor Magic8 Pro, 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 416 ppi
- Wireless charging power
- 80 W
- against 50 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,543,388 | 3,647,824 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores up to 3.62 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 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 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,761 | 7,121 Best value |
Design
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Purple | Black, White, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 219 g |
| Usable Surface | 92.3 % Best value | 89.6 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Glass Best value | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Rugged Build | No | Yes Best value |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 7,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | 63 h |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 80 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 22.5 W Best value | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.71″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,256 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,608 px | 2,808 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi | 458 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, 4320Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, NanoCrystal Shield, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 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 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, VoLTE, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 1,299 € |
| Model numbers | 2509FPN0BC | BKQ-N49, BKQ-AN90, BKQ-AN10 |
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