Honor 300 vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 300 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 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 60/100 (a 28-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 991,834); the Honor 300 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 300 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 991834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 300 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 300 (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 991834 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2664 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.2×7.0 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 300
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 300 by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 300
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 300 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 300 (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 300 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 300 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 300 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 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.