Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor Win RT
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $299 and $384. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor Win RT
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $384
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor Win RT, the Honor Win RT scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, Honor Win RT — 80/100; 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 Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT and the Honor Magic8 Lite are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor Win RT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3249469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $384 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Honor Win RT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $85. Honor Magic8 Lite was $85 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT and the Honor Magic8 Lite are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT is noticeably better than the Honor Magic8 Lite — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Win RT — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.