Honor Magic6 vs Honor Magic8
The Honor Magic6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5450); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,379,245).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor Magic6 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2379245
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2379245 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.4×8.1 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic6 by 41.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic6 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic6 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic6 is a better fit for gamers and power 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.