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 502,844).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Mi 9T
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
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 — 90/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T — 18/100; 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 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.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Mi 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 702.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Xiaomi Mi 9T was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.