Honor 400 Smart vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 400 Smart (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 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 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 617,626); the Honor 400 Smart is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Smart
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 400 Smart better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Smart vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Smart | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.4 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Smart
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Smart and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 400 Smart by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 400 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Smart or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Smart and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 400 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Smart or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Smart or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Smart 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.