Honor GT Pro vs Honor Magic8
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $485 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 83/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,280,245).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3280245
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 5 points higher (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor GT Pro by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Honor GT Pro was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Honor GT Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.