Honor Magic8 vs Huawei P50 Pocket
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $625 and $1410. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei P50 Pocket
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1410
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei P50 Pocket, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei P50 Pocket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2790x1188 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1410 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei P50 Pocket, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 255.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $785. Honor Magic8 was $785 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei P50 Pocket are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (85/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei P50 Pocket — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei P50 Pocket?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei P50 Pocket?
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 P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users.