Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 87/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $986
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3023211
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5850 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $87. Honor Magic8 Pro was $87 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 91/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 94/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.