Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 14T
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 14T (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,559,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 14T
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1559755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1256
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4207
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14T better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 14T, the Honor Magic8 scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 14T — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14T is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14T is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 14T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1559755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 134 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.5×75.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 14T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 14T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 14T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 14T by 158.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $176. Xiaomi 14T was $176 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14T is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14T (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14T is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14T?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14T — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 14T?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 14T — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14T?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 14T?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 14T?
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 14T is a better fit for active users.