Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $625 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,484,323).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1484323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 61/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $600 vs $625
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1484323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $625 | $600 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 172.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $25. Xiaomi 12T Pro is cheaper by $25.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (93/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (82/100 vs 61/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.