Honor 90 Lite vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $250 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 530,583); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 73); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Honor 90 Lite
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $899
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (88/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $250 | $899 |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor 90 Lite by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $649. Honor 90 Lite is cheaper by $649.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (91/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (82/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (88/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.