Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 329,457); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 205g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 1125.5% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi A3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
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 A3 is a better fit for everyday use.