Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,902,468); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 248g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Honor Magic8 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 112.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (56/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate 90 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 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.