Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $625 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1639
- Better camera (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14000 vs 11047
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Honor Magic8 scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14000 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1014. Honor Magic8 was $1014 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 87/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.