Honor GT vs Honor Magic8
The Honor GT (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor GT better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor GT (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor GT are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor GT (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor GT (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2664 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.2×7.7 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor GT
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor GT by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor GT
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor GT (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor GT are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor GT (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor GT (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor GT by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor GT has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor GT is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.