Honor Magic8 Lite vs OnePlus 13
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $299 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
OnePlus 13
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $899
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, OnePlus 13 — 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 OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (70/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Honor Magic8 Lite was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (70/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the OnePlus 13?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.