Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $625 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,617,928); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $880
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 72/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100; 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 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 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 Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 149.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $255. Honor Magic8 was $255 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
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 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.