Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Pura X View
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura X View (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $625 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,273,046); the Huawei Pura X View is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Pura X View
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1050
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Pura X View, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Pura X View — 36/100; 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 X View (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Pura X View | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1273046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1320x2232 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura X View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Pura X View, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Pura X View by 217.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Honor Magic8 was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X View notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura X View?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Pura X View?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Pura X View — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura X View?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Pura X View?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Pura X View?
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 View is a better fit for active users.