Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Xiaomi 12T
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $1090 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,111,150); the Xiaomi 12T is noticeably lighter (202g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Xiaomi 12T
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1111150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1090
- Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Xiaomi 12T — 52/100; 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 12T (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (51/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1111150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3950 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Xiaomi 12T by 255.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Xiaomi 12T was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (51/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Xiaomi 12T?
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 12T is a better fit for active users.