Honor 80 SE vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 80 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 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); 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 80 SE doesn't; the Honor 80 SE is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80 SE
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 80 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 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 80 SE vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 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 80 SE (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 SE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 80 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 | 4600 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 7 | 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 80 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 80 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 80 SE
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 80 SE and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 80 SE by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 80 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 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 80 SE (87/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 80 SE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 80 SE or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 80 SE by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 80 SE and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 80 SE has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 SE or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 SE or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor 80 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.