Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $625 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 781,542); the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably lighter (158g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4250 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 158g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $625
- Better portability (96/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (96/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4250 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 158 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $370 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 4250 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 416.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $255. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE was $255 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (96/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a better fit for everyday use.