Honor 300 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor 300 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $470 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5300); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,508,188).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Honor 300 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $899
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2508188
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor 300 Pro — 76/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor 300 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor 300 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2508188 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Pro
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor 300 Pro by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $429. Honor 300 Pro was $429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor 300 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor 300 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 300 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.