Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,273,046); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 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 Pura 80 Pro Max (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1273046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1308x2880 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max by 137.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (94/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (91/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 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 Pura 80 Pro Max (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei Pura 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 Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.