HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB is cheaper by SAR 106 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 106
  • More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 256 GB)
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    ✓ 512 GB256 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    ✓ 12 GB8 GB
  • Screen size

    6.71 in6.83 in

Specifications side by side

19 of 19 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 3,499
HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB specs
XiaomiSAR 3,605
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 3,499SAR 3,605
Storage✓ 512 GB256 GB
Memory (RAM)✓ 12 GB8 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 6 Gen 5
Battery capacity6,920 mAh—
Years of OS updates—4 years
Wired charging100 W100 W
Main camera50 MP50 MP
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB?

HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB: Snapdragon 8 Elite; Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB: Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB?

Storage is higher on the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB: 512 GB vs 256 GB on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB?

No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.

What is the difference in wired charging between the HONOR Magic 8 pro 5G 512GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 256GB?

No difference here: wired charging is 100 W on both.