Honor 300 Ultra vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 300 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $580 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,237,843).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Ultra
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 300 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $580 vs $625
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2237843
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Ultra vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor 300 Ultra — 68/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 300 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2237843 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $580 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Ultra and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 300 Ultra by 44.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Honor 300 Ultra was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 300 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 300 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Honor 300 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Ultra over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.