Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $899 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 74/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,101,808); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Lighter: 199g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1050
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 13 points higher (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100; 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 Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (56/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 43.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Honor Magic8 Pro was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (94/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (56/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei Mate 80 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.