Honor Magic8 vs Honor V Purse

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor V Purse (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 781,542); the Honor V Purse is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Honor V Purse
Performance 54
Display 68
Camera 35
Battery 36
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 214g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Honor V Purse better?

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor V Purse, the Honor Magic8 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor V Purse (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor V Purse is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Honor V Purse: The Honor V Purse is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Honor V Purse
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
AnTuTu 4037547 781542
Geekbench Single 3640 1017
Geekbench Multi 11033 2943
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 7.7" Foldable OLED
Resolution 2760x1256 2016x2348
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 35W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MagicOS 7.2
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 156.5×135.6×4.3 mm
Weight 205 g 214 g
Launch price $625
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Honor V Purse
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Honor V Purse
  • 7.7" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 2016x2348
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
Honor V Purse
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor V Purse, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Honor V Purse Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
48/100 -416.6%
781542 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Honor V Purse by 416.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8
$625
Honor V Purse
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (98/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor V Purse (85/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse (85/100 vs 36/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor V Purse is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor V Purse?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor V Purse by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor V Purse?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor V Purse — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor V Purse?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor V Purse?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor V Purse?

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 V Purse is a better fit for everyday use.