Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,540,240).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Honor Magic8 scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 162.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
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 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.