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 1,425,446); the Honor 80 GT is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 GT by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80 GT
Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 37
Battery 49
Portability 68
Value for money
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
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 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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).

Honor 80 GT: The Honor 80 GT is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 80 GT Honor Magic8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 4037547
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor 80 GT
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor 80 GT
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 80 GT and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 80 GT Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
59/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +64.7%
4037547 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Honor 80 GT by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 80 GT
Price unknown
Honor Magic8
$625
Detailed 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.