Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $625 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,324,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Mate 50 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1324913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2616x1212 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 149 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 204.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $674. Honor Magic8 was $674 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (85/100 vs 62/100).
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 Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 50 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 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.