Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. 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 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,010,069); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.0mm).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Honor Magic8 scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 5 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (56/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 299.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 5 (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
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 5 is a better fit for active users.