Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Honor Magic8
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,294,871); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 242g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 67.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active 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.