Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 15T Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15T Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $625 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 83/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,583,659).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 15T Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2583659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8430
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $650
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 87/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15T Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 15T Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 5 points higher (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 15T Pro — 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 87/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 15T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 15T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2583659 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 149 | |
| 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 15, upgradable to Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15T Pro
- 5500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:09 hrs, total 27:31 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 15T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi 15T Pro by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Honor Magic8 was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 15T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 15T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 15T Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 15T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 15T Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 15T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 15T Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 15T 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 15T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.