Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,119,714); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 205g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 4037547 1119714
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2760x1256 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Joy UI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm
Weight 205 g 220 g
Launch price $625
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
59/100 -260.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 260.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8
$625
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (98/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (85/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 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 Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.