Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $957 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,484,323); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 129).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1484323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $600 vs $957
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 64/100). 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 12T Pro (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1484323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $957 | $600 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 112.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $357. Xiaomi 12T Pro is cheaper by $357.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
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 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.