Honor Magic8 Pro vs OnePlus 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5400); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 2,401,788); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
OnePlus 12
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus 12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the OnePlus 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, OnePlus 12 — 74/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 2401788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and OnePlus 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads OnePlus 12 by 65.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. OnePlus 12 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the OnePlus 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus 12 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 83/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the OnePlus 12?
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 OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.