Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6200mAh vs…
Honor
Magic 8 Pro
$1,099
4categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
12categories won
6 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Honor Magic 8 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic 8 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Magic 8 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Magic 8 Pro vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,050,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 10380 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,200 mAh | 6,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 80 W | 80 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099Winner | $1,299 |
Honor Magic 8 Pro
Armed with a cutting-edge 6,200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, bank-grade 3D Face Unlock, and a 4320Hz eye-comfort display, the Honor Magic 8 Pro is a flagship tour-de-force.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh
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