Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 496,392).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 496392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Honor Magic8 scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T — 22/100; 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 9T (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Mi 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 496392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 713.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $325. Xiaomi Mi 9T was $325 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
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 9T is a better fit for everyday use.