Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Xiaomi 12
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $1090 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Xiaomi 12
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $1090
- Better portability (69/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Xiaomi 12, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; 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 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (69/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Xiaomi 12 by 198.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Xiaomi 12 was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (69/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.