Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 85/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 3,023,211); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 159); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10200
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 2 points higher (87/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 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 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 159 | |
| 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 | 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 | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor Magic8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 15 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.