Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $625 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6100); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,998,904).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8431
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $760
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $135. Honor Magic8 was $135 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 15S Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.