Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $625 and $1600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1600
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate, the Honor Magic8 scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 54/100; 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 80 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 20GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 249 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $975. Honor Magic8 was $975 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 80 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 80 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.