Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14 Civi (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,806,236); the Xiaomi 14 Civi is noticeably lighter (177g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 14 Civi
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1806236
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Civi better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 205g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 14 Civi, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 14 Civi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1806236 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 14 Civi, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 14 Civi by 123.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 14 Civi
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 14 Civi — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
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 14 Civi is a better fit for active users.