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).
Honor 80 SE
Honor Magic8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
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).
| Specification | Honor 80 SE | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $625 |
Honor 80 SE
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 80 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 80 SE
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
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.
Honor 80 SE
Price unknownperformance
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).
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 80 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.