Fairphone 3+ vs Honor Magic8
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $489 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 13/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Fairphone 3+
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 73 points higher (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $489 | $625 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Fairphone 3+ by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $136. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $136.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (93/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (63/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 73 points (86/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Honor Magic8?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Honor Magic8 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Honor Magic8?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.