Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $625 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 595,284); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $625
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Honor Magic8 scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Xiaomi Mi 8 — 0/100; 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 8 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $460 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 578.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $165. Xiaomi Mi 8 was $165 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (87/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
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 8 is a better fit for everyday use.