Honor 80 Pro vs Honor Magic8

The Honor 80 Pro (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 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 160 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,425,446); the Honor 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 Pro by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80 Pro
Performance 71
Display 83
Camera 71
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 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 160MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g 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 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 80 Pro vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 71/100). 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 Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 80 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 80 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 Pro (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).

Honor 80 Pro: The Honor 80 Pro 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 Pro 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 6.8" OLED 6.6" Dynamic OLED
Resolution 1224x2700 2760x1256
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 160 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 7 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×74.9×7.8 mm 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 205 g
Launch price $625
Camera comparison
Honor 80 Pro
  • Main: 160MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
71
camera
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor 80 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor 80 Pro
  • 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 Pro and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
68/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +64.7%
4037547 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 80 Pro
Price unknown
Honor Magic8
$625
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 80 Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 80 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 80 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 Pro (85/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 80 Pro or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 Pro by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 80 Pro and the Honor Magic8?

The Honor 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 Pro or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 Pro or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Honor 80 Pro over the Honor Magic8?

The Honor 80 Pro 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.