Honor 60 SE vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 60 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, 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 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 671,241); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 60 SE doesn't; the Honor 60 SE is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 60 SE
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 60 SE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 60 SE vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 60 SE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 60 SE | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 5.0, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×73.4×7.7 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 60 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 60 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 60 SE
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 60 SE and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 60 SE by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 60 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (98/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 60 SE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 60 SE or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 60 SE by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 60 SE and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 60 SE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 60 SE or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 60 SE or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor 60 SE 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.