Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 80
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $625 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5750); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5750 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100; 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 (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 154.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 80?
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 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.