Honor Magic8 vs Infinix Hot 50
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Hot 50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $625 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 50 doesn't; the Infinix Hot 50 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Infinix Hot 50
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 50 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $625
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Infinix Hot 50, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Infinix Hot 50 — 60/100; 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 Infinix Hot 50 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Infinix Hot 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.7×77.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 50
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 50
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Hot 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Infinix Hot 50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Infinix Hot 50 by 664.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $485. Infinix Hot 50 was $485 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Hot 50?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Hot 50?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Infinix Hot 50 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Hot 50?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Hot 50?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Infinix Hot 50?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.