Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,796,720); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $900
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 13 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 124.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $275. Honor Magic8 was $275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (56/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
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 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.