Honor Magic8 Lite vs OnePlus 16
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 56/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
OnePlus 16
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 39 points higher (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (95/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | $299 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (95/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 39 points (95/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the OnePlus 16?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.