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 69/100 (a 19-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 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). 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 — 52/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 76/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic5 by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Honor Magic5 was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, 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 76/100).
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.