Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $899 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,796,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 140); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $900
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (56/100 vs 31/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $900 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Honor Magic8 Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 13 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 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.