Honor 400 Lite vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 400 Lite (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5230); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 668,462); the Honor 400 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Lite
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 400 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $625
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5230 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Lite vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor 400 Lite — 58/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Lite | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5230 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Lite
- 5230 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Lite and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 400 Lite by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $376. Honor 400 Lite was $376 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Lite and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 400 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Lite 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.