Honor Magic4 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro

The Honor Magic4 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,290,942); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 126).

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Pro
Performance 69
Display 85
Camera 62
Battery 66
Portability 42
Value for money
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 95
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 88
What makes Honor Magic4 Pro better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 199g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Honor Magic4 Pro: The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Honor Magic8 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Pro Honor Magic8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1290942 3147042
Geekbench Single 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1312x2848 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5850 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 100W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 126 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×74.7×9.1 mm 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm
Weight 209 g 199 g
Price $957
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 12MP
62
camera
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 100W
66
battery
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +59.0%
3147042 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor Magic4 Pro by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4 Pro
Price unknown
Honor Magic8 Pro
$957
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (95/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (91/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro (82/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Pro by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 62/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic4 Pro is a better fit for active users. 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.