Fairphone 6+ vs Honor Magic8
The Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 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 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4415); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,101,953); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6+
Honor Magic8
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6+ vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6+ | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1101953 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6+ and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Fairphone 6+ by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 6+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6+ or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6+ and the Honor Magic8?
The Fairphone 6+ has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6+ or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6+ or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6+ over the Honor Magic8?
The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.