Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 87/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3023211
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $899
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 5 points higher (92/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $54. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $54 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 91/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 94/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.