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).
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
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 — 38/100, Honor Magic8 — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 11033 | |
| 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 |
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
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
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Launch price difference: $436. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $436 cheaper at launch.
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).
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 HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.