Honor 90 GT vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 90 GT (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,634,078); the Honor 90 GT is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 GT
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 90 GT better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1634078
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 GT vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 90 GT (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 90 GT are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 GT (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 90 GT (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 GT is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 GT | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1634078 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2664 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.2×7.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 GT
- Main: 50MP f/2
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 GT
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 GT
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 GT and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 90 GT by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 90 GT
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 90 GT (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 90 GT are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 GT (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 90 GT (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 GT is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 GT or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 GT by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 GT and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 90 GT has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 GT or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 GT or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 GT over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 90 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.