Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Honor Magic8 ProHonor Magic8 ProGlobal · 12GB · 512GB
Xiaomi 12S ProXiaomi 12S ProChina · 8GB · 128GB
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Basics
Honor Magic8 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro
Global · 12GB · 512GB
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
Xiaomi 12S Pro
China · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 9.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- No price,
no Ki
Design and Screen score 7.8Design & Materials 7.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 9.2Performance & Hardware 7.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score 9.0Camera 8.0Camera
Connectivity score 8.7 Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity
Battery score 8.2 Battery 5.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
13 reviews
9.7
9 reviews

Technical specifications of the Honor Magic8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Pro

Specs Honor Magic8 Pro price comparison Honor Magic8 Pro
Global · 12GB · 512GB 		Xiaomi 12S Pro price comparison Xiaomi 12S Pro
China · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.71" 6.73"
Resolution QHD WQHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.0 mm
161.2 mm
8.3 mm 		74.6 mm
163.6 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 219 g 204 g
Micro SnapD. 8 Elite G5
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8+ Gen1
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 512 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 4.027.702
v11 		1.413.172
v11
Battery 6270 mAh 4600 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.6
OVH9000
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX707
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 50 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Honor Xiaomi
Aliases BKQ-N49, Honor Magic 8 Pro 2206122SC, 小米12S Pro

Release Date
Release date October 2025,
7 months ago 		July 2022,
3 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Size
75.0 mm • 161.2 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.6 mm • 163.6 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 219 g 204 g
Usable surface 89 % 89 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass, Leather, Aluminium
Resistance IP68
IP69 		-
Colors
Black
White
Blue
Gold
Green
Orange
Black
White
Purple
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.71" 6.73"
Type Oled AMOLED • Samsung E5
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution QHD
1256 x 2808 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3200 px
Density 458 Pixels per inch 521 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
  • TÜV Low Blue Light
  • 4320 Hz PWM
  • Variable refresh rate 1 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 1600 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 6000 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel (8-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • King Kong Diamond JuRhino Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate VRR
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1500 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1000 cd/m²
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO 2.0 (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.5
8.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
10
Is it comfortable?
9.3
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.5
9.9
Number of reviews
13 reviews
9 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
CPU 2x4.61 GHz ARM + 6x3.63 GHz ARM 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 3 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 840 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz

RAM
RAM 12 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
4.027.702
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 99% of devices
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1.413.172
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 88% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 512 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 4.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.1
9.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
9.4
Number of reviews
13 reviews
9 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.6 ƒ/ 1.9
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OVH9000 Sony IMX707
Type CMOS CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.3" 1/1.28"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN1
Samsung S5KJN1
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Pixel size
0.64 µm
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.76"
1/2.76"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
200 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.5
ƒ/ 1.9
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL HP9
Samsung S5KJN1
Type
ISOCELL
ISOCELL
Pixel size
0.56 µm
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/1.4"
1/2.76"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
1920 fps 		Yes,
1920 fps
Others
  • Tracking AF
  • UIS
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Face unlock
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • 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
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 14 bits
  • Flicker sensor
  • Face unlock
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 50 Mpx 32 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV32B
Type CMOS PureCel
Pixel size -- 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/3"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
164
Mobile
170
Photo
154
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.8
Quality of nighttime photos
9.4
9.5
Quality of selfies
8.6
9.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
9.6
Number of reviews
13 reviews
9 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n18 (850)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n80 (1800)
  • n81 (900)
  • n83A (700)
  • n84 (2100)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
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)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
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)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 / eSIM
  • 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 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
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 6.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • AAC

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

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

 -- --
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.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
9.8
Quality of the GPS
9.4
9.8
And the WiFi?
9.4
10
Number of reviews
13 reviews
9 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
6270 mAh
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4600 mAh
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Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
100.0W 		Yes,
120.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 7%
    One day
  • 64%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 0%
    One day
  • 88%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
13 reviews
9 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 11 months ago
  • MIUI 13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 5 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services Without Google Mobile services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 93%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 50%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
13 reviews
9 reviews
Prices
From $ 944 --
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