Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $899 and $980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,273,046).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $980
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). 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 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 44/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s 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 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1273046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3894 | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| 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 | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $980 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei Pura 90s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 137.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $81. Honor Magic8 Pro was $81 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s 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 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.