Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,627,862); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 136); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (56/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (95/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (91/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (82/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
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 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.