HMD Aura vs Honor Magic8
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 153,667); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Honor Magic8
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 67 points higher (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads HMD Aura by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Honor Magic8?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 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.