Honor X8 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor X8 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8 5G
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor X8 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 203g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 5G vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (100/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor X8 5G by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (100/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor X8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 5G over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.