Honor Magic5 vs Honor Magic8
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,754,213).
Honor Magic5
Honor Magic8
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $625 |
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic5 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic5 by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $25. Honor Magic5 was $25 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic5 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.