Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $899 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,322,176); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 113); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 40/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $750 vs $899
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (88/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $899 | $750 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 by 138.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $149. Xiaomi 12 is cheaper by $149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (82/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (88/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.