Honor Magic5 Lite vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).
Honor Magic5 Lite
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $899
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 44/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $899 |
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Honor Magic5 Lite was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (91/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (82/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. 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.