Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor WIN RT2
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 56/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor WIN RT2
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 238g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor WIN RT2, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 25 points higher (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (70/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor WIN RT2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 4040013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3104 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 12070 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Honor WIN RT2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor WIN RT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (97/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (70/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 25 points (81/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor WIN RT2 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.