Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 83/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,995,695).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2995695
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2798
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10104
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $899
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 4 points higher (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Xiaomi 15 Pro by 0.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $128. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $128 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 15 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.