Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $625 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,107,301); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1520
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $895. Honor Magic8 was $895 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Pura X 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 X Max is a better fit for active users.