Honor Magic8 vs Honor Play 80 Plus
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $240. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor Play 80 Plus
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $625
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor Play 80 Plus, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100; 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 Play 80 Plus (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Play 80 Plus are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor Play 80 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1010 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $240 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor Play 80 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 579.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $385. Honor Play 80 Plus was $385 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Play 80 Plus are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Play 80 Plus — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.