Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 12S
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-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 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 205g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| 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 | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 12S by 192.2% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 12S?
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 12S is a better fit for active users.