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; estimated prices are $625 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-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 1,098,795).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Mi 11
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1098795
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $500 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 11, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (93/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Mi 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1098795 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $625 | $500 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 11
- Main: 108MP f/1.85
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 11
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Mi 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Mi 11 by 267.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $125. Xiaomi Mi 11 is cheaper by $125.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (93/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (84/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (82/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 11/100).
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. The Xiaomi Mi 11 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.