Honor 600 vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 600 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,426,281); the Honor 600 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 600 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $625
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1426281
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor 600 — 68/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 600 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1426281 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED LTPS | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2600x1200 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 600
- 6.6" OLED LTPS
- Resolution: 2600x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 600 by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $276. Honor 600 was $276 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 600 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 600 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 600 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.