Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $625 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 85/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,030,376); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 3 points higher (88/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Honor Magic8 was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 15 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
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 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.