Honor 500 Smart vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5260); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 500 Smart by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 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.