Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,375,195); the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2375195
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $625
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 72/100; 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 Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2375195 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.1×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Civi 5 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 Civi 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.