Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $899 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,998,904).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8431
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $899
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8431 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $139. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 15S Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.