Honor Magic8 vs Lava Blaze Duo
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Lava Blaze Duo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025; launch prices were $625 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 668,462); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Duo doesn't; the Lava Blaze Duo is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Lava Blaze Duo
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Duo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Lava Blaze Duo, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Lava Blaze Duo — 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 Lava Blaze Duo (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Lava Blaze Duo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.4×73.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $219 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Blaze Duo
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Blaze Duo
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Blaze Duo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Lava Blaze Duo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Lava Blaze Duo by 504.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $406. Lava Blaze Duo was $406 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Lava Blaze Duo?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Lava Blaze Duo?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Lava Blaze Duo — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Lava Blaze Duo?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Lava Blaze Duo?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Lava Blaze Duo?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.