Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $899 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,617,928); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3851
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $899
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 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 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $750 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (91/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei Pura 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 Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.