Honor 80 GT vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 80 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,420,808); the Honor 80 GT is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80 GT
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 80 GT better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 80 GT vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 80 GT (98/100 vs 71/100). 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 80 GT (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 GT (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 GT is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 80 GT | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MagicOS 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.3×7.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 80 GT
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 80 GT
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 80 GT
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 80 GT and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 80 GT by 64.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 80 GT
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 80 GT (98/100 vs 71/100).
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 80 GT (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 GT (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 GT is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 80 GT or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 GT by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 80 GT and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 80 GT has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 GT or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 GT or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 80 GT over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 80 GT 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.