Honor Magic5 Lite vs Honor Magic8
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Honor Magic5 Lite
Honor Magic8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 44/100, Honor Magic8 — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $625 |
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $325. Honor Magic5 Lite was $325 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.