Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei Mate 50
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $1090 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4460); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,420,808); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Huawei Mate 50
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1090
- Better portability (58/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Huawei Mate 50, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (58/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Mate 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4460 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Huawei Mate 50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Huawei Mate 50 by 178.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Huawei Mate 50 was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (92/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (58/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Mate 50?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Mate 50?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 50 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Mate 50?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Mate 50?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Huawei Mate 50?
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. The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users.