Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 14
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4610); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,363,726).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 14
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2363726
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4610 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 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 | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $625 | $599 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 14 by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $26. Xiaomi 14 is cheaper by $26.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (93/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (82/100 vs 53/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (58/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for everyday use.