Honor Magic8 vs Honor Magic8 Lite
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor Magic8 Lite
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $625
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor Magic8 Lite, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor Magic8 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 35W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor Magic8 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 314.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $326. Honor Magic8 Lite was $326 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Magic8 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic8 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Magic8 Lite — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Magic8 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Magic8 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor Magic8 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.