Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $625 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 4,037,547); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $986
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 4037547
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 by 19.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $361. Honor Magic8 was $361 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.