Honor Magic8 vs Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei P30 Pro New Edition better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei P30 Pro New Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei P30 Pro New Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei P30 Pro New Edition by 448.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.