Honor 50 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,052,420 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).
Honor 50
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $899
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3052420 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 46/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (77/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor 50 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3052420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $899 |
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 50 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor 50 by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Honor 50 was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (94/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (91/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (82/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (77/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 50 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.