Fairphone 5 vs Honor Magic8
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Honor Magic8
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (56/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (56/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Honor Magic8?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.