Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Mi 11
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $625 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,102,627).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Mi 11
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1102627
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $625
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 11, the Honor Magic8 scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Xiaomi Mi 11 — 46/100; 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 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Mi 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1102627 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 11
- Main: 108MP f/1.85
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 11
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Mi 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Mi 11 by 266.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. Xiaomi Mi 11 was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Mi 11?
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 11 is a better fit for active users.