Honor 90 vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $625
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 90 by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $225. Honor 90 was $225 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (87/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.