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; launch prices were $625 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-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 1,469,638).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 12T Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1469638
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $625
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1469638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 174.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.