HMD Pulse+ vs Honor Magic8
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Honor Magic8
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads HMD Pulse+ by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Honor Magic8?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ 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.