Honor 90 Lite vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $250 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).
Honor 90 Lite
Honor Magic8
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $625
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (88/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $250 | $625 |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 90 Lite by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $375. Honor 90 Lite is cheaper by $375.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (87/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (85/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (88/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 90 Lite 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, budget-conscious buyers.