Honor Magic6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Honor Magic6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Honor Magic6 ProHonor Magic6 ProGlobal · 12GB · 512GB
Xiaomi Mi8Xiaomi Mi8Global · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Honor Magic6 Pro
Honor Magic6 Pro
Global · 12GB · 512GB
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Xiaomi Mi8
Xiaomi Mi8
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.1Design & Materials 6.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.2Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 9.2Camera 7.1Camera
Connectivity score 9.5 Connectivity 6.6 Connectivity
Battery score 7.5 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.6
37 reviews
9.2
254 reviews

Technical specifications of the Honor Magic6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi8

Specs Honor Magic6 Pro prices Honor Magic6 Pro
Global · 12GB · 512GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi8 Xiaomi Mi8
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6.8" 6.21"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 91% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19:9
Dimensions 75.8 mm
162.5 mm
8.9 mm 		74.8 mm
154.9 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 229 g 175 g
Micro SnapD. 8 Gen3
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 512 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 2.339.849
v11 		357.329
v8
Battery 5600 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.4-2.0
OVH9000
2 3 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 50 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Honor Xiaomi
Aliases Honor Magic 6 Pro Xiaomi Mi 8

Release Date
Release date January 2024,
2 years ago 		May 2018,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Honor Magic6 Pro
Xiaomi Mi8
Honor Magic6 Pro
Xiaomi Mi8
Size
75.8 mm • 162.5 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 154.9 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 229 g 175 g
Usable surface 91 % 83 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Glass, Metal
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black
Green
Black
White
Blue
Gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.8" 6.21"
Type Oled AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1280 x 2800 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2248 px
Brightness -- 600 nits
Peak brightness -- --
Maximum brightness (HBM) 1600 nits --
Density 453 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • 3840 Hz PWM
  • 4320 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 360 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.9
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.4
Is it comfortable?
9.2
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.6
8.9
Number of reviews
37 reviews
254 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 1x3.3GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 750 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 12 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
2.339.849
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 93% of devices
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357.329
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 63% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 512 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 4.0 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Stereo Speakers
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.7
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.9
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.9
9.3
Number of reviews
37 reviews
254 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.4-2.0 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OVH9000 Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.3" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Telephoto lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
13 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Omnivision OV50D40 Light Hunter 400
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
ISOCELL
ISOCELL
Pixel size
0.61 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.88"
1/3.4"
3
Camera type

Telephoto + portrait
--
Resolution
180 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Samsung S5KHP3SP (180MP)
Type
ISOCELL
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/1.4"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Noise reduction
  • Face unlock
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 50 Mpx 20 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX816 Samsung S5K3T1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Pixel size 0.64 µm 0.90 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.51" 1/3.1"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
158
Camera
160Photo
150Video
151
Selfie
149Photo
155Video
99
Camera
105Photo
88Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.7
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
9.1
8.3
Quality of selfies
9.0
8.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.1
8.8
Number of reviews
37 reviews
254 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
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4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.701 W/Kg on head
1.662 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
  • Video over LTE ViLTE
  • No official network bands
  • eSIM
  • C1 RF network chip
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.5
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.5
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.5
9.5
Number of reviews
37 reviews
254 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5600 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
80.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging (66W)
  • Reverse charging
  • Wireless Reverse charging (7.5W)
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 14%
    One day
  • 65%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
37 reviews
254 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 7 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
37 reviews
254 reviews
Prices
From $ 1,625 --
From $ 261 --

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