Honor Magic8 Lite vs OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $299 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,948,304 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $350
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2948304 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 76/100; 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 Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 2948304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Honor Magic8 Lite was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (89/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (70/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic8 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.