Honor 90 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 840,330); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 122); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Honor 90
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $899
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 58/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (71/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $899 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 90 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor 90 by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Honor 90 was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 90 (82/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (71/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 90 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.