Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G; launch prices were $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 531,656); the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G is noticeably lighter (157g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4250 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 157g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Better portability (96/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G, the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G — 30/100; 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 11 Lite 4G (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (96/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4250 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
- 4250 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G by 659.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (85/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (96/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.