Honor Magic8 Pro vs Honor X80 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,012,134).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Honor X80 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1180
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3501
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $899
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Honor X80 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Honor X80 Pro Max — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Honor X80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1012134 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1180 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3501 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2788x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | $300 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2788x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Honor X80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor X80 Pro Max by 210.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Honor X80 Pro Max was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X80 Pro Max — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.