Honor Magic8 vs Honor Play11
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Play11 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor Play11
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
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Honor Play11 better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $625
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor Play11, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). 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 65/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor Play11 — 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 Play11 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor Play11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.9" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1592 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8300 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1020 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Play11
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor Play11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Play11 by 579.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $405. Honor Play11 was $405 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play11?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Play11?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Play11 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Play11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor Play11?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.