Honor Magic7 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5270); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 3,014,433); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 148); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
- Overall rating 82/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 3014433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3057
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9302
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5270 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1099
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 Pro — 74/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro and the Honor Magic7 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic7 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (56/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3014433 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor Magic7 Pro by 0.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic8 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic7 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic7 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (56/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Honor Magic7 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.