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; launch prices were $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 14
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2363726
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4610 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $625
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Honor Magic8 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; 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 (98/100 vs 82/100). 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 (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Xiaomi 14 was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (98/100 vs 82/100).
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 (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.