Honor Magic8 Lite vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $299 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 57/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,545,677 vs 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Honor Magic8 Lite
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2545677 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $299
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 9 points higher (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 56/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 2545677 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $250 |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. OnePlus Ace 5 Racing was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (84/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing edges out the Honor Magic8 Lite by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.