Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 5/100 (a 81-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Honor Magic8 scores 81 points higher (86/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (93/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 81 points (86/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.