Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $625 and $1350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 78/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,395,526); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1395526
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1350
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (100/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 66/100; 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 Pura 80 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (56/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1395526 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2848x1276 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 175 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Pura 80 Ultra by 189.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $725. Honor Magic8 was $725 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (56/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?
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 Pura 80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.