Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 40E Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 52 MP; the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better main camera: 52MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 40E Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (56/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 40E Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1344x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 52 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- Main: 52MP
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 6.9" Oled
- Resolution: 1344x2772
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 40E 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. The Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a better fit for everyday use.