Honor Magic8 vs Honor Play 80 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) 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 $625 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor Play 80 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor Play 80 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor Play 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1610 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor Play 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 553.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Honor Play 80 Pro was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Play 80 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor Play 80 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.