Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 13T Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13T Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+; launch prices were $899 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,820,682); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 131).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 13T Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1820682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $899
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 13T Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 13T Pro — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 13T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1820682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1917 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4509 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 131 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.2×75.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 13T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Xiaomi 13T Pro by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Xiaomi 13T Pro was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (94/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 13T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13T Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 13T Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 13T 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 13T Pro is a better fit for active users.