Honor 500 vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 500 by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $245. Honor 500 was $245 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.