Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 13
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $640. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-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 1,743,949); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 13
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1743949
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $640
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 13, the Honor Magic8 scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 13 — 52/100; 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 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 13 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1743949 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 130 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $640 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 13 by 131.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $15. Honor Magic8 was $15 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 13 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 13?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 13 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 13?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 13?
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 is a better fit for active users.