Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 15T Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $899 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 83/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,583,659); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 149).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 15T Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2583659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8430
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15T Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $899
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15T 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 80/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 15T 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15T Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 15T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2583659 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 149 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- 5500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:09 hrs, total 27:31 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 15T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Xiaomi 15T Pro by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Xiaomi 15T Pro was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15T Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 15T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 15T 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 15T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 15T Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 15T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 15T 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 15T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.