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 2,402,307); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).

The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 14 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Performance 83
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability 40
Value for money 70
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2402307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2200
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 — 88/100, Xiaomi 14 Pro — 70/100; 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 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).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 14 Pro: The Xiaomi 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Xiaomi 14 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 4037547 2402307
Geekbench Single 3640 2200
Geekbench Multi 11033 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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Xiaomi 14 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.42
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 14 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
Xiaomi 14 Pro
  • 4880 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
79/100 -68.1%
2402307 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 14 Pro by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8
$625
Xiaomi 14 Pro
$680

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.