Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 239g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (60/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1090 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (60/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design edges out the Honor 500 Pro (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.