Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei P40 Lite
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810; launch prices were $899 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 37/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei P40 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $899
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 51 points higher (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Huawei P40 Lite — 16/100; 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 Huawei P40 Lite (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $300 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei P40 Lite by 456.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Huawei P40 Lite was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (95/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (91/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (82/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 51 points (88/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei P40 Lite?
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 P40 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.