Honor Magic8 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; 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 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $274. Honor Magic8 was $274 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.