Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $625 and $570. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4780); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 940,334).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Mi 10
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 940334
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4780 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 30W
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $625
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi Mi 10 — 26/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 940334 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4780 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $570 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 10
- Main: 108MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 10
- 4780 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Mi 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 by 329.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Xiaomi Mi 10 was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.