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 1,738,631); the Xiaomi 13 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 13
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1738631
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
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 — 88/100, Xiaomi 13 — 50/100; 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 (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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1738631 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 13 by 132.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $15. Honor Magic8 was $15 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.