Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor Play 80 Pro
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $1090 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 617,626); the Honor Play 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor Play 80 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1090
- Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor Play 80 Pro, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100; 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 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (52/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor Play 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 720x1610 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor Play 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 539.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $890. Honor Play 80 Pro was $890 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (52/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Play 80 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.