Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 969,048).
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $899
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (88/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $899 |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Honor Magic8 Lite was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (95/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (91/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (82/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (88/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. 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.