Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $625 and $980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-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 1,273,046).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $980
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 44/100; 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 90s Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1273046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $980 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 217.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $355. Honor Magic8 was $355 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
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 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.