Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; launch prices were $625 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 597,974).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $625
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 22/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $350 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 4160 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 575.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $275. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G was $275 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
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 Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use.