Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 142.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
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 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.