Honor Magic8 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 859,084); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 241g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 370.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (85/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.