Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 12
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $625 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 12
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $750
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 12 by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. Honor Magic8 was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 12?
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 is a better fit for active users.