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).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
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 — 88/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
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.
Launch price difference: $275. Honor Magic8 was $275 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.