Honor Magic8 vs Honor Power 2
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite; launch prices were $625 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,407,614).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor Power 2
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $625
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor Power 2, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor Power 2 — 74/100; 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 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor Power 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2407614 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 10080 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $280 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor Power 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Power 2 by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $345. Honor Power 2 was $345 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (98/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Power 2 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Power 2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor Power 2?
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 Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.