Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 79/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4880); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,397,671); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 14 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2397671
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4880 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $680
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 14 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 9 points higher (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 14 Pro — 72/100; 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 14 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Pro (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2397671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4880 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.4×75.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $680 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.42
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- 4880 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 14 Pro by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Honor Magic8 was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Pro (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 14 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 14 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 14 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 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.