Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 11i
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 11i
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (93/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (84/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (82/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.