Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 13T Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13T Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+; launch prices were $625 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-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 1,820,682).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 13T Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1820682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 13T Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 13T Pro — 58/100; 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 13T Pro (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 13T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1820682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1917 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4509 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 131 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.2×75.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 13T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 13T Pro by 121.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Xiaomi 13T Pro was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 13T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13T Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 13T Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 13T 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 13T Pro is a better fit for active users.