Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 1,811,490); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 1811490
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 222g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5850 mAh
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (98/100 vs 78/100). 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 90 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 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 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 118.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (98/100 vs 78/100).
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 90 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
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 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
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 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.