Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,062,256); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 88W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 242g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate, the Honor Magic8 scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1062256 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 88W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×79.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 242 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
- Main: 48MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 88W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate by 280.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate?
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 60 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users.