HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Honor Magic8
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $189 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Honor Magic8
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 36/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $625 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $436. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $436 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (98/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Honor Magic8?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro 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.