Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 41/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 207g
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 33 points higher (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (67/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic 2 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic 2 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Honor Magic 2 by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (75/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (67/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (81/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic 2 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 33 points (74/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 2 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.